EPA-AA-TSS-I/M-86-8
Technical Report
Collection of Lead Poisoned
Catalysts in Houston
By
Craig A. Harvey
September 1986
NOTICE
Technical Reports do not necessarily represent final EPA
decisions or positions. They are intended to present
technical analysis of issues using data which are currently
available. The purpose in the release of such reports is
to facilitate the exchange of technical information and to
inform the public of technical developments which may form
the basis for a final EPA decision, position or regulatory
action.
Technical Support Staff
Emission Control Technology Division
Office of Mobile Sources
Office of Air and Radiation
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
-------
SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
POST OFFICE DRAWER 28510 • 6220 CULEBRA ROAD • SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS. USA 78284 . (512) 684-511 1-TELEX 76-7357
September 29, 1986
TO: Mr. Craig A. Harvey, Project Officer
Emission Control Technology Division
Environmental Protection Agency
2565 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
FROM: Daniel A. Montalvo and Charles T. Hare
Department of Emissions Research
Southwest Research Institute
6220 Culebra Road
San Antonio, TX 7S284
SUBJECT: Monthly Progress Report No. 8 for the period August 31 through
September 29, 1986; Work Assignment No. 2-16, Contract 68-03-
3192, "Collection of Lead Poisoned Catalysts in Houston," SwRI
Project 03-7774-016.
I. INTRODUCTION
This project was conducted to complete the passenger car and light truck
lead-poisoned catalyst collection begun in the Houston, Texas area under Work
Assignment No. 11 of this contract. Five lead-poisoned catalysts were
collected under Work Assignment No. 11; five additional catalysts were to be
collected under Work Assignment No. 2-16. Various methods to evaluate the
conditions of the degraded catalysts include weight and backpressure
measurements, and x-ray diffraction to define substrate structure.
This report is the last monthly progress and expenditure report to be
submitted to EPA under Work Assignment No. 2-16, Contract 68-03-3192, and
also constitutes the final report for the same assignment. Procurement of five
or less additional lead-poisoned catalysts under this assignment was not
achieved based on inspection stations reporting a very low number of failures
due to positive Plumbtesmo tests and/or tampered fuel inlets. This type of
failures were much less than one percent of an average 5000 I/M inspections
conducted per month as indicated on reports from inspection stations found in
Appendix A to this report. Major reasons suggested by inspection stations for
the small rejection numbers are as follows:
1.
2.
3.
Vehicle owners are more aware of stringent I/M inspection program
which requires costly replacement of poisoned catalysts and/or
tampered fuel inlets.
Some inspection stations are located in affluent areas where need or
reason for misfuelng :s less apparent.
Recent comparable pr.ces for leaded and unleaded gasoline.
SAN ANTONIO
WITH OFFICES IN « :
• I ' A S
s • E X A S , AND WASHINGTON. O.C.
-------
Of those few gasoline vehicles rejected for positive Plumbtesmo tests and/or
tampered fuel inlet, inspection stations report some owners likely do their own
replacement work or seek other stations to approve their vehicles without need
for catalyst and/or fuel inlet replacement. During the course of Work
Assignments No. 11 and 2-16, Intercol reported it received only five calls from
vehicle owners with poisoned catalysts; all five vehicles were accepted.
H. WORK ACCOMPLISHED DURING THE CURRENT REPORTING PERIOD
Since no further calls were received at Intercol from owners of vehicles
with poisoned catalysts and/or tampered fuel inlets during Work Assignment No.
2-16, this report serves to summarize inspection and testing results obtained
with the five catalysts and corresponding fuel samples procured during Work
Assignment No. 11.
Table 1 lists the five vehicles converted at Intercol. For identification
purposes in this report and for subsequent shipping to EPA, the vehicle numbers
are also used to identify corresponding poisoned catalysts. A brief description
of the poisoned catalysts along with results of the visual inspections and x-ray
analyses, and atomic absorption analyses with corresponding fuel samples is
provided in Table 2. More descriptive individual reports for Catalysts No. 1
through No. 5 are presented in Appendices B through F, respectively. Included
in Appendices B through F are copies of the new OEM catalyst purchase
receipts with source and individual price noted therein.
Table 2 shows that four catalysts were in good overall physical condition
as evidenced by visual and x-ray inspections. Catalyst No. 2 was the exception
by showing a large meltdown area in the outlet monolith region. With the
exception of Catalyst No. 5, all catalysts tested positive with the Plumbtesmo
test. It is unclear why Catalyst No. 5 indicated negative at its inlet (testing
was repeated several times to confirm). Catalyst HC and CO efficiencies were
highest with Catalyst No. 2, 3, and 5. Catalyst No. 2 presented the highest HC
(82.7%), CO (96.4%), and NOX (42.6%) efficiencies of the five catalysts in spite
of the meltdown zone and relatively high mileage (62,371) noted for this
catalyst. Lead content of the fuel tank samples analyzed by atomic absorption
indicated values (0.002 g/gal or less) normally found in unleaded gasoline.
m. QUALITY ASSURANCE
Catalyst backpressures and conversion efficiencies were determined at
SwRI using laboratory procedures evaluated for repeatability as specified in the
Final Report of Work Assignment No. 20, EPA Contract 68-03-3192. As
specified by the Project Officer, atomic absorption lead values determined at
SwRI for the fuel tank gasoline samples will be evaluated for accuracy by EPA,
using the lead content values also determined for EPA reference samples by
SwRI as reported in the individual catalyst test reports in Appendices B through
F of this report.
IV. CATALYST SHIPMENT TO EPA
At the termination of Work Assignment No. 2-16 the five catalysts
discussed in this report will be shipped by Motor Freight to the attention of the
-------
TABLE 1. VEHICLES CONVERTED AT INTERCOL
Vehicle
No.
5a
3a
2a
la
4a
Engine
Mfr/Engine Family
1980 Ford/2000b
1981Datsun/CNSl5V2AAF6C
1982 Ford/CFM1.6V2GKC2d
1982 Ford/CFM50T2AAF4e
1982 Ford/CFM50T2AAF^e
Model
Courier
210
Escort
F150
F150
CID
120
91
98
302
302
Liters
2.0
1.5
1.6
5.0
5.0
Vehicle
Type
LOT
LDV
LDV
LOT
LDT
Garb.
2BBL
2BBL
2BBL
2BBL
2BBL
Engine
Cylinders
L4
Lit
L-
-------
TABLE 2. SUMMARY OF INSPECTION AND TESTING PERFORMED ON POISONED CATALYSTS AND FUEL SAMPLES
Vehicle
Catalyst
No.
5
3
2
1
4
No.
5
3
2
1
*
Model
1980 Ford Courier
1981 Datsun 210
1982 Ford Escort
1982 Ford F150
1982 Ford FI50
Vehicle
Model
1980 Ford Courier
1981 Datsun 210
1982 Ford Escort
1982 Ford F150
1 982 Ford F 150
Odometer
Mileage
81176
46312
62371
47830
86610
Odometer
Mileage
81176
46312
62371
47830
86610 .
Type
Single-bed pelleted
Single-bed monolith
Dual-bed monolith
with air inlet port
Dual-bed monolith
Dual-bed monolith
Catalyst
Efficiency, %b
HC CO
54.8 66.7
72.7 85.4
82.7 96.4
10.7 1.7
28.6 29.1
Visual Inspection
Ratine
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Fuel Tank S
NOV Lead (Pb),
5.3 0.002
11.3 0.001
42.6 0.001
2.6 0.002
2.5 0.002
X-Ray Plumbtesmo Test3 Backpressure,
Analysis Inlet Outlet in. H?Olb>
No abnormality N P 5.0
No abnormality P P 4.0
Large meltdown P P 4.3
area at outlet monolith
No abnormality P P 11.8
No abnormality P P 8.7
ample
R/gal
aPlumbtesmo Test: P = positive, N = Negative
bEngine conditions: 1800 rpm, load adjusted to give catalyst inlet temperature of 730 ± 30°F, 14.6 air/fuel ratio
-------
Branch Technical Representative at the EPA in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Each
catalyst will be identified with the corresponding vehicle number, Work
Assignment Number, and Contract Number.
VL EXPENDITURES
Projected and actual expenditures for Assignment No. 2-16 are shown in
Figure 1. As of September 12, 1986, expenditures were $7,205.26 or 67.88
percent of the projected total.
Submitted by: Approved by:
Daniel A. Montalvo Charles T. Hare
Research Physicist Director
Department of Emissions Research Department of Emissions Research
-------
11
10
9
8
2
«j
0 7
T3
14-4
O
co 6
OJ
CO
0 5
A
0) 4
a
4-1
-H
c 3
- —
_ ,
— '
- •>
-A-
r
Mar.
-7 —
~f i
JL
Apr.
f~]
\ — r^
1 — -£.
— 7
j_L
\j==
t=^u
May
1986
—T-£
f^/ •
~Z- — ^ — i
7T\
June
J
*
/ /^
-r
T
July
Proiei
. J.
—/•
—
Aug.
ited/
:
1
Sept.
Figure 1. Projected and Actual Expenditures for Work Assignment No. 2-16
Contract 63-03-3192, Project 03-7774-016
-------
APPENDIX A
LIST OF INSPECTION STATIONS
-------
TABLE 1. AVERAGE NUMBER OF STATE INSPECTIONS AND FAILURES REPORTED
BY HARRIS COUNTY INSPECTION STATIONS
Inspection Station
E.T. Auto Service
Exxon Company USA 2920
Mort Hall Ford, Inc.
Lindale Electric
Marks N. Main Gulf
Perry State Inspection Service
Preston Auto Repair
Frontier Ford
Whites (F.E. Doe, Inc.)
Tony's Service Station
Mike Hall Dodge/Mazda
Johnny Moran Texaco
Painter's Mobil
Ferranti & Sons
P
-------
APPENDIX B
INDIVIDUAL TEST REPORT
FOR CATALYST NO. 1
-------
BEFORE OF INTERCOL' S CONFIEMATORT INSPECTION FOR
MISFDELED 1980-83 LIGHT-DUTY GASOLINE PASSENGER
AND TRUCKS IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
INSPECTION STATION: NAME
ADDRESS
yai I.MH
ORIGIN AC -
POS1T1VK
u»lfi r rr.Tf OWNEEr
LICENSZr STATE
VEHICLE. NO.r SWBI
MAKE'
ENGINE. SERIAL. NO *. r
ENGINE SIZE: CTDj^Z. LITERS.
INJECTION
POLLUTION. CONTROL, SYSTEM'
VEHICLE: ^•^ssT"FTCA'rTON/T>B'L? 1: YEAR
INITIAL INSPECTION AT INTERCOL: DATE
OEM CATALYST: .YES. Y. NO. . MODIFIED
POSITIVE y NEGATIVE
INSPECTOR_
INLET:
~\r
ELIGIBILITY STATUS t ACCEPT K REJECT
OEM 5ATAL3ST/EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM CONDITION:
YES NO X
FUEL SAMPLE OBTAINED,
ODOMETER
TirH-
EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM PABIS REQUIRED:
DATE EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM PASTS ORDERED
DATE EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM PARTS RECETVED Q l?L
DATE EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM PARTS INSTALL
DATE FUEL TANK TOPPED WITH UNLEADED FUEL
CODING OF INDIVIDUAL PARTS FOR INSPECTION AND ANALYSIS AT SWRI:
PAINT SWRI VEHICLE NO. AND ENGINE SERIAL NO. ON EACH PART:
TAG OR
CATALYST
OXYGEN SENSOR_
FUEL SAMPLE
(IDENTIFY INLET, OUTLET, AND TOP SIDES:
SEAL INLET/ OUTLET ENDS /TAPE)
_(SEAL CAP WITH TEFLON TAPE)
DATE SWRI NOTIFIED PARTS ARE READY FOR PICKUP
DATE PARTS PICKED UP tylStofeS
A-2
-------
DATE 3/31/86
WORK ASSIGNMENT NO. 2-16
"CONTINUATION OF HOUSTON CATALYST COLLECTION"
(SwRI PROJECT 03-7774-016)
CATALYST NO. 1
Vehicle SwRI Code 1
Ford Model F150 Pickup
Odometer Miles 47830 Vehicle Year and Make 1982
Vehicle VIN 1FTDF15FOCPA92595
Engine Family CFM50T2AAF4 Engine: CID 302
Engine Cyls. V8 Emission Control System EGR/AIR/OC
Fuel System: Carburetor 2BBL
Liters 5.0
Fuel Injection
Date Vehicle Failed Inspection: Or:c:
Failure Type: Modified Fuel Inlet __
Previous
9/84
and/or Positive Plumbtesmo Test Yes
Date Exhaust and/or Fuel System Par: - : stalled 9/27/85
-------
CATALYST NO. 1 (CONT'D)
Visual Inspection Summary In-line dual bed monolith catalyst with rusty case but
in good condition showing no evidence of overheating. No internal looseness.
Monolith is dark gray at inlet and light gray on outlet. No fractures, melts,
or plugging.
Testing
Catalyst Weight, Ib * 12.27 Approximate Dimensions 17x8x3 in.
Plumbtesmo Test: Catalyst Inlet Positive Outlet Positive
Oxygen Sensor N/A
Catalyst X-Ray shows no abnormality
See positive photo of x-ray negative on next page.
Catalyst Backpressure, in. r^O: 11.8 at Catalyst Inlet Temperature °F 730 ,
Engine RPM 1800 , Engine Torque, ft/lb 43.6
and Equivalent Engine CID of 305 (5.0 liter)
Catalyst Efficiency (%) HC 10.7 CO 1.7 NOX 2.6
Atomic Absorption Lead Content Analysis for:
Sample Pb, g/gal
Gasoline Sample # 1 0.002
EPA Reference 0001028 0.08
. EPA Reference 0001975 0.017
*Catalyst weight includes weight of inlet and outlet pipes when integral to catalyst
-------
CATALYST NO. i (CONT'D)
INLET
OUTLET
Positive Photo of X-Ray Negative - Catalyst No.
-------
\10foj
ORIGINAL INVOICE
PARTS INVOICE
"The Best Way to Ford Country"
6445 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY • 713 / 776-7600
MAILING ADDRESS: P. O. BOX 36344, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77036
Any warranties on me products sold hereby are those made by the manufacturer The Seller.
WESTWAY FORD. INC.. hereby expressly disclaims all warranties, either express or implied.
including any implied warranty ol merchantability or fitness lor a particular purpose, and
WESTWAY FORD. INC. neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume tor it any
liability in connection with the sale ot said products.
CUST. I.D.
&5F
SALESMAN
HW400
SHIP VIA
WAYBILL NO.
P.O. » OR R.O. »
TERMS
S CASH W*.? 2
INVOICE
DATE
SEP/25/1985
INVOICE
NUMBER
91901
PAGE 01 OF 01
15402 VANTAGE PARKWAY EAST
THANK YOU FOR VOUR BUSINESS
10
1C
E3IZ7&20.A
E59Z.9F472.A
SENSOR ASSY EXHA3T
CASH SALES
63.80
NO RETURNS WITHOUT THIS INVOICE — TERMS NE]
NO REFUNDS AFTER 30 DAYS
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES ON ELECTRICAL PARTS
NO REFUND ON ANY ELECTRICAL. SPECIAL
ORDERED AND/OR FUEL PARTS X .
15% HANDLING CHARGE ON ALL RETURNED PARTS rt6Ca*ED tft *^- '
454.10
W7.73
K3487 18-821
-------
APPENDIX C
INDIVIDUAL TEST REPORT
FOR CATALYST NO. 2
-------
REPORT OF INTERCOL.'S CONFIRMATORY INSPECTION FOR
MLS7UELED 1980-83 LIGHT-DUTY GASOLINE PASSENGER
CABS AND TRUCKS IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
INSPECTION STATIONr NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE" NO.
FAILED, INSPECTION"::
sMZTIOUS.
VEHICLE OWNERr
?' MDDIH2D' |r||MHr INLETS
NAME,
ADDRESS
.PHONE NO.
4U>
VEHICLE NO.:: SWRI -fr^ ^^HlH^^^Bi^BB •
MODEL M^T GVWR
MFR/ENGINE FAMILY
VIN
ENGINE SERIAL N0«r
ENGINE: TYPE
yiiKT. SYSTEM* CARBURETOR
POLLUTION CONTROL. SYSTEM
VEHICLE CLASSIPICAXION/TABLZ L:
INITIAL INSPECTION AT HJTERCOL: DATE_
OEM CATALYST: ...YES.. JC. NO. . MODIFIED FUEL INLET: YES NO
PLUMBTESMO: POSITIVE X NEGATIVE FUEL SAMPLE OBTAINED_
ELIGIBILITY. STATUS: ACCEPT A REJECT ODOMETER_
•YST/EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM CONDITION:
OEM
EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM PASTS REQUIRED:_
DATE EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM PASTS ORDERED
DATE EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM PASTS RECEIVEDjjI^J
DATE EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM PASTS INSTALLED
DATE FUEL TANK TOPPED WITH UNLEADED FUEL
CODING OF INDIVIDUAL PARTS FOR IMSPECTION AND ANALYSIS AT SWRI:
PAINT SWRI VEHICLE NO. ANE ENGINE SERIAL NO. ON EACH PART:
TAG OR
CATALYST
OXYGEN SENSOR_
FUEL SAMPLE
_(IDENTIFY INLET, OUTLET, AND TOP SIDES
" SEAL INLET/OUTLET ENDS/TAPE)
_(SEAL CAP WITH TEFLON TAPE)
DATE SWRI NOTIFIED PARTS ASE READY FOR PICKUP
DATE PARTS PICKED UP 9/&0&T A-3
-------
DATE 3/31/86
WORK ASSIGNMENT NO. 2-16
"CONTINUATION OF HOUSTON CATALYST COLLECTION"
(SwRI PROJECT 03-7774-016)
CATALYST NO. 2
Odometer Miles 62371 Vehicle Year and Make 1982
Vehicle SwRI Code 2
Ford Model Escort 4Dr Sedan Vehicle VIN 1FABP0623CW164556
Engine Family CFM1.6V2GKC2 Engine: CID 98
Engine Gyle, L4 Emission Control System EGR/AIR/OC/3W
Fuel System: Carburetor 2BBL
Liters 1.6
Fuel Injection
Date Vehicle Failed Inspection: Original 5/14/85 Previous
Failure Type: Modified Fuel Inlet No and/or Positive Plumbtesmo Test Yes
Date Exhaust and/or Fuel System Parts Installed 9/7/85
-------
CATALYST NO. 2 (CONPD)
Visual Inspection Summary In-line dual-bed catalyst with air inlet port between
beds. No evidence of overheating. Case appears in good condition in spite of
snail hole melted into top outer shield during removal from vehicle. No internal
looseness. Cannot view face on inlet monolith because of curved inlet pipe.
Outlet monolith, however, shows some evidence of meltdown below face surface
(see x-ray results below). Outlet monolith also indicates partial plugging
with dark gray-appearance.
Testing
Catalyst Weight, Ib* 13.40 Approximate Dimensions 12x8 1/2x4 in.
Plumbtesmo Test: Catalyst Inlet Positive Outlet Positive
Oxygen Sensor N/A
Catalyst X-Ray shows large area of apparent meltdown at outlet monolith
See positive photo of x-ray negative on next page.
Catalyst Backpressure, in. r^O: 4.3 at Catalyst Inlet Temperature °F 730
Engine RPM 1800 , Engine Torque, ft/lb 75.6 ,
and Equivalent Engine CID of 128 (2.1 liter)
Catalyst Efficiency (%) ^ Jg-
Atomic Absorption Lead Content Analysis for:
Sample Pb, g/gal
Gasoline Sample # 2 0.001
EPA Reference 0001028 0.08
EPA Reference 0001975 0.017
*Catalyst weight includes weight of inlet and outlet pipes when integral to catalyst
-------
CATALYST NO. 2
(CONT'D)
INLET
OUTLET
Positive Photo of X-Ray Negative - Catalyst No. 2_
-------
FORD
DON McMILLIAN FORD, Inc.
Houston's Friendly Ford Dealer
10333 Katy Freeway P.O. Box 19505
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77224-9505
DIRECT PARTS LINE 932-5050
PARTS INVOICE
TEXAS WATS LINE
800-392-1962
MotorcraftESS
OUT OF STATE
800-231-6092
i <
I ) L.- fc L
' p » " r.
\ c
We Stock Parts for
LINCOLN-MERCURY. ZEPHYR. COUGAR & ISUZU
CUST. 1.0.
...;.. •
SALESMAN
n- .- :••:-
I ;NTi?:f. •••'
L !V-!'' •'-''•'••
D FA:1.". • ..
SHIP VIA .,
.,4,
WAYBILL NO.
7 S. -.-.•:. V '- r^
P.O. « OR R.O. t
:;-f.c.i.-
TERMS
S
H
. !,. •. |
P
INVOICE
DATS
• ...--.c . ;.;;.-
INVOICE
NUMBER
-' •:
PAGE '>: OF
' 'J,^ MaREC|SHIPfEDf 8/d
TV \
'\
NO REFUND ON PARTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CARTON I HAV,
NO MERCHANDISE NEW OR USED ACCEPTED FOR REFUND PRO
AFTER 10 DAYS FROM DATE OF INVOICE. COV!
NO CLAIMS CONSIDERED WITHOUT THIS INVOICE.
NO REFUND ON ALL ELECTRICAL PARTS.
UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT ALL
HE/WAlRRANTY STATEMENT
EFORC
PARTS.
i ' t *r
i (
' M. i r-
i <
I
THIS IS YOUR ORIGINAL INVOICE
-------
APPENDIX D
INDIVIDUAL TEST REPORT
FOR CATALYST NO. 3
-------
REPORT OF INTERCOL.' S CONFIRMATORY" INSPECTION FOR
MISFUELED 1980-83 LIGHT-DUTT GASOLINE PASSENGER
CABS. AND TRUCKS IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
INSPECTION STATION:, NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE N
FAILED: INSEECIION/t. DATS. A
E&ILDBBc MODIFIED; FUEL.
OWNEKt
VEHICLE NO
PLUMBTESMO TEST
NAME
ADDRESS^
PHONE! NO.
• STATE I X YEAS
^^^V^BM
MODEL
ENGINE SERIAL. NO.:
ENGINE:. TYPE/*iL<>
SYSTEMS
POLLUTION CONTROL. SYSTEM.
UW.H. i rr.if
&•-A i>-
YEAR
NO
INITIAL INSPECTION AT' INTERCOL: DATE
OEM CATALYST: ..YES. Y. NO, . .MODIFIED FUEL INLET: YES
. I Z. '
INSPECTOR
NO
PLDMBTESM3t POSITITE
)C NEGATT7E
ELIGIBILITY STATUS: ACCEPT A. REJECT
OEM CATALYST/EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM CONDITION; /)¥_ /.AT'^-^Tp
FUEL SAMPLE OBTAINED
M> «
ODOMETER
EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM PARTS REQUIRED:
DATE EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM FARTS ORDERED
DATE EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM PARTS RECEIVED
DATE EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM PARTS INSTALLED
DATE FUEL TANK TOPPED WITH UNLEADED FUEL [
CODING OF INDIVIDUAL PARTS FOR INSPECTION AND ANALYSIS AT SWRI :
PAINT SWRI VEHICLE NO. AND ENGINE SERIAL NO. ON EACH PART:
TAG OR
CATALYST
OXYGEN SENSOR
FUEL SAMPLE
^(IDENTIFY INLET, OUTLET, AND TOP SIDES;
" SEAL INLET/OUTLET ENDS/TAPE)
_(SEAL CAP WITH TEFLON TAPE)
DATE SWRI NOTIFIED PARTS ARE READY FOR PICKUP
DATE PARTS PICKED UP 3l2>0/8S A_4
-------
DATE. 3/31/86
WORK ASSIGNMENT NO. 2-16
"CONTINUATION OF HOUSTON CATALYST COLLECTION"
(SwRI PROJECT 03-777*-016)
CATALYST NO. 3
Odometer Miles 46312 Vehicle Year and Make 1981
Vehicle SwRI Code 3
Datsun Model 210SL 4Dr Sedan Vehicle VIN JH1PB05SICU205068
Engine Family CNS15V2AAF6 Engine: CID 91 Liters
Engine Cyls. L4 Emission Control System EGR/PLS/OC
2BBL
1.5
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel Injection
Date Vehicle Failed Inspection: Original 8/27/85 Previous
Failure Type: Modified Fuel Inlet No and/.or Positive Plumbtesmo Test Yes
Date Exhaust and/or Fuel System Parts Installed 9/18/85
-------
CATALYST NO. 3 (CONT'D)
Visual Inspection Summary Single bed monolith in good, clean condition (some
rust on top side). No internal looseness or evidence of overheating. Both
monolith faces (inlet and outlet) show clean light-gray colored appearance.
Testing
Catalyst Weight, Ib* 8.31 Approximate Dimensions 13 1/4x7 1/4x3 in.
Plumbtesmo Test: Catalyst Inlet Positive Outlet Positive
Oxygen Sensor N/A
Catalyst X-Ray Shows no abnormality
See positive photo of x-ray negative on next page.
Catalyst Backpressure, in. r^O: 4.0 at Catalyst Inlet Temperature °F 730
Engine RPM 1800 , Engine Torque, ft/lb 83.1 ,
and Equivalent Engine CID of 128 (2.1 liter)
C«alyst Efficiency (%)
Atomic Absorption Lead Content Analysis for:
Sample Pbt g/gal
Gasoline Sample // 3 0.001
EPA Reference 0001028 0.08
EPA Reference 001975 0.017
*Catalyst weight includes weight of inlet and outlet pipes when integral to catalyst
-------
CATALYST NO. 3 (CONT'D)
INLET
OUTLET
Positive Photo of X-Ray Negative - Catalyst No.
-------
NAME / /\S7{~&'S
: ADDRESS /jS"*^
MDSE. SOLO
CASH CHAROC
t--
; OUAN.
1 /
!
|
!
1
PART
/5/7 S^Z^f? DATE <5-/3
(/A,./7mrr TteSfi ,&/ *
MOSE. RETURNED SALESMAN
CASH CREDIT
**?S r
NUMBER
^n&O J - LI/ ^ '? £
'
\
r\
\
V
iH,
\ tr j\ V
\^K " ^y X /, \
\)C\,
\
TICKET
NO.
'OUtT&jJ Tj
ORDER NO.
DESCRIPTION
s*r rt./>/ ••
sis* SZw,jr~.
CA
^ ^
•I C f* ~7 CUSTOM** ^JL!
156 / N0- (JJ
YOKEM NISSAN
15202 Eastex Freeway
HUMBLE, TEXAS 77396
Telephone (713) 441-3181
REC'O
BY
X
UNIT LIST
4??
11
%
TOTAL
DESCRIPTION
PARTS-RETAIL
PARTS- WHOLESALE
ACCESSORIES-RETAIL
ACCESSORIES- WHOLESALE
^,«r&
TAX
0 CHARGE SALES
CASH SALES
,.^1567
r
CODE
TOTAL NET
??>?
7$
^P
AMOU
-J&L
pc .
-*— •
--"
j»5P
"™t^^"™isjr*
0(
-------
APPENDIX E
INDIVIDUAL TEST REPORT
FOR CATALYST NO. 4
-------
REPORT OF INTERCOLrS CONFIRMATORY INSPECTION FOR
MISFUELED 1980-83 LIGHT-DUTY GASOLINE PASSENGER
CARS AND TRUCKS IN HOUSTON,. TEXAS
INSPECTION STATION:. NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE:
-S' "MftTff'F? mfr'
OWNERS
.£ SWBI
NO
/
__
ESrSgECTTnETr DAIs£/^^ORIGINAE)C*gBE7IOI3S ODOMETER
INLET
NAME
ADDRESS
ANP/Qg POSITIVE PLUMBTESMO TEST
//r7/.t-rV
PHONE NO.
LICENSE: STATE t ^C YEAS
YEAR &?. MODEL
MPR/ ENGINE FAMILY
LDV
ENGINE SERIAL NO *t
ENGINE* TYPK L r J*V.
FUEL SYSTEMr
/JjA
BOOT TYPE
ENGINE SIZE: dD
BABELS 2.
FOLLUnON' CCNTBDL STSTEM
DUECH«
VEHICLE CLASSIFICATION/TABLE L: YEAR
NO.
INITIAL INSPECTION AT INTERCOL: DATE 4 5 INSPECTOR
OEM CATALYST; ...YES". .Y* NO ._ .MODIFIED FUEL INLET: YES
PLUMBTESMO t POSITIVE A NEGATIVE FUEL SAMPLE OBTAINED
ELIGIBILITY STATUSt ACCEPT X 1
REJECT
ODOMETER
OEM CATALYST/EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM CONDITION: L&T ^T
^* ^J
/T,
EZHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM PARTS REQUIRED:
DATE EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM PARTS ORDERED
DATE EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM PARTS RECEIVED*?12/fr
DATE EXHAUST AND/OR FUEL SYSTEM PARTS INSTALLED
DATE FUEL TANK TOPPED WITH UNLEADED FUEL
EZL
OWNER CONTACTED
:'7/^<-'
CODING OF INDIVIDUAL PARTS
PAINT SWRI VEHICLE NO,.,
CATALYST
FOR INSPECTION AND ANALYSIS AT SWRI:
ENGINE SERIAL NO. ON EACH PART:
TAG OR
OXYGEN SENSOR
FUEL SAMPLE
(IDENTIFY INLET, OUTLET, AND TOP SIDES:
SEAL INLET/OUTLET ENDS/TAPE)
(SEAL CAP WITH TEFLON TAPE)
DATE SWRI NOTIFIED PARTS ARE READY FOR PICKUP
DATE PARTS PICKED UP ff/SO/fcT A_s
^^••••^^••••^^•^•^•^^^B A J
-------
DATE 3/31/86
WORK ASSIGNMENT NO. 2-16
"CONTINUATION OF HOUSTON CATALYST COLLECTION"
(SwRI PROJECT 03-7774-016)
CATALYST NO. ' 4
Vehicle SwRI Code
__4 _ Odometer Miles 86610 Vehicle Year and Make 1982
Model F150 Pickup Vehicle VIN 1FTDF153CNA05946 _
Engine: CID
302
Engine Family CFM50T2AAF4
Engine Cyls. V8 Emission Control System
Fuel System: Carburetor 2BBL Fuel Injection
Liters 5.0
EGR/AIR/OC
Date Vehicle Failed Inspection: Original 8/85 Previous
Failure Type: Modified Fuel Inlet No and/or Positive Plumbtesmo Test Yes
Date Exhaust and/or Fuel System Parts Installed
9/27/85
-------
CATALYST NO. 4 (CONPD)
Visual Inspection Summary In-line dual bed monolith catalyst with rusty and
clay-smeared case, but in good condition showing no evidence of overheating.
No internal looseness or.rattle. Monolith shows small area of partial plugging
at inlet, and gray to black coloring on outlet. No fractures or melts.
Testing
Catalyst Weight, Ib* 12'06 Approximate Dimensions 17x8x3 in>
Plumbtesmo Test: Catalyst Inlet Positive Outlet Positive
Oxygen Sensor N/A
Catalyst X-Ray shows no abnormality
See positive photo of_ x-ray negative on next page,
Catalyst Backpressure, in. r^O: 8.7 at Catalyst Inlet Temperature °F 730
Engine RPM 1800 Engine Torque, ft/lb 43.8
and Equivalent Engine CID of 305 (5.0 liters)
Catalyst Efficiency (%) J^ J^L |2|_ .
Atomic Absorption Lead Content Analysis for:
Sample Pb, g/gal
Gasoline Sample # 4 0.002
EPA Reference 0001028 0.08
EPA Reference 0001975 0.017
*Catalyst weight includes weight of inlet and outlet pipes when integral to catalyst
-------
CATALYST NO.
(CONT'D)
INLET
OUTLET
Positive Photo of X-Rav Negative - Catalyst No. 4
-------
= 00. 4"
The Best Way to Ford Country"
6445 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY • 713 / 776-7600
MAILING ADDRESS. P O BOX 36344. HOUSTON. TEXAS 77036
Wf.STWAV »OH|) INC fH-ffhy • •«[
I'lrlurtiiiq HI»V .'M|,li.'t
Wf.STWAY rOHO INC np.ihc- ass.,
Thn Sollei
of im[ih(*rt
if pos*1 and
c 'of >t any
PARTS INVOICE
CUST 10
.':.''
SALESMAN
K-t'- i' i
SHIP VIA
WAYBILL NO
PO • O« 0 O •
TERMS
S .-/...-.. i , • S
0 • ..:;',!'> .- ,:. H
INVOICE
DATE
:!• .' K-
INVOICE
NUMBER
PAGE OF
L
D
T
0
I
P
T
O
A
OESCHIPTigN_____ j SUG°||TEO[ _NjT 1 TOTAL NET
NO RETURNS WITHOUT THIS INVOICE — TERMS NEp/CASH
NO REFUNDS AFTER 30 DAYS
NO HEFUNDG OR EXCHANGES ON ELECTRICAL PASTS
NO REFUND ON ANY F.LECTRICAL SPECIAL
ORDERED AND'OR FUEL PARTS X
is HANDLING CHARGE ON ALL RETURNED PARTS
-------
APPENDIX F
INDIVIDUAL TEST REPORT
FOR CATALYST NO. 5
-------
HEBOHT OJT UTTERCOL,' S ( 0 /?./ Z S"
JTiiKi. TANK.
CODING OF INDIVIDUAL PARTS FOR INSPECTION AND- ANALYSIS AT SWRI:. TAG OR
PAINT SWRI VEHICLE NO. AND ENGINE SERIAL NO. ON EACH PART:
CATALYST '4=-^ (IDENTIFY INLET, OUTLET, AND TOP SIDES
tl^ SEAL INLET/OUTLET ENDS/TAPE)
OXYGEN SENSOR
FUEL SAMPLE :-r A_6
-------
DATE__
WORK ASSIGNMENT NO. 2-16
"CONTINUATION OF HOUSTON CATALYST COLLECTION"
(SwRI PROJECT 03-7774-016)
CATALYST NO. 5
8/29/86
Vehicle SwRI Code 3
Ford Model Courier Pickup
Odometer Miles 81176 Vehicle Year and Make 1980
Engine Family
Engine
2000
Vehicle VIN SGTCXK-23632
Engine: CID
120
Liters
L4
Fuel System: Carburetor
Emission Control System EGR/PLS/OC
2BBL Fuel Injection
2.0
Date Vehicle Failed Inspection: Original
3/21/85 Previous
Failure Type: Modified Fuel Inlet No • and/or Positive Plumbtesmo Test Yes
Date Exhaust and/or Fuel System Parts Installed 10/2/85
-------
CATALYST NO. 5 (CONT'D)
Visual Inspection Summary Single bed pelleted catalyst in good and clean condition
(very light rust on outside surface of shield). Moderate looseness of pellets upon
shaking. No burn-through holes or evidence of overheating. Dark brown color at
inlet inside surface and light gray color at outlet inside surface.
Testing
Catalyst Weight, Ib* 13.50 Approximate Dimensions 13" x 7 1/2" x 3 1/4"
Plumbtesmo Test: Catalyst Inlet Negative Outlet Positive
Oxygen Sensor N/A
Catalyst X-Ray Shows no abnormality
See positive photo of x-ray negative on next page.
Catalyst Backpressure, in. r^O: 5-° at Catalyst Inlet Temperature °F 705 ,
Engine RPM 1800 , Engine Torque, f t/lb 71.6 ,
and Equivalent Engine CID of 128 (2.1 liters)
Catalyst Efficiency 0%) -M^ -^ ^21
54.8 'ID . / 5.3
Atomic Absorption Lead Content Analysis for:
Sample Pb, g/gal
Gasoline Sample // > 0.002
EPA Reference :>~s 0.016
*Catalyst weight includes weight of ..-.let and outlet pipes when integral to catalyst
-------
CATALYST NO.
(CONT'D)
INLET
r
SWRI72986
OUTLET
Positive Photo of X-Ray Negative - Catalyst No. 5
-------
ORIGINAL INVOICE
PARTS INVOICE
"The Best Way to Ford Country"
6445 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY • 713 / 776-7600
MAILING ADDRESS: P. O. BOX 36344. HOUSTON, TEXAS 77036
Any warranties on the products sold hereby are those made by the manufacturer. The Seller.
WESTWAY FORD. INC.. hereby Expressly disclaims-all warranties, either express or implied.
including any implied warranty 'of merchantability or fitness lor a particular purpose, and
WESTWAY FORD. INC. neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume tor it any
liability in connection with the sale of said products.
CUST. 1.0.
7SF
SALESMAN
WA400
SHIP VIA
WAYBILL NO.
P.O. • OR R.O. #
TERMS
5 CASH WHOLESALE 5
INVOICE
DATE
OCT/02/1985
INVOICE
NUMBER
°2475
PAGE 01 OF 0!
L
D
T
0
15402 VANTAGE PARKHAV FAST
THAN;- YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS
i
p
T
0
If***
ITEM
NO
i
2
VOIMO
1
SHIPFCO
1
B/O
PART NUMBER
E27Z.5E2I2.A
BIN
SR
11
NO RETURNS WITHOUT THIS INVOICE — TER
NO REFUNDS AFTER 30 DAYS
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES ON ELECTRICAL PAI
NO REFUND ON ANY ELECTRICAL, SPECIAL
ORDERED AND/OR FUEL PARTS
15% HANDLING CHARGE ON ALL RETURNED PARTS
DESCRIPTION
SALES TAJ
TOTAL TAXABLE ITEKS.
TOTAL TAX
CASH SALES
& Kb
Wn
SUGGESTED
LIST
304.&
NET
242.90
TOTAL NET
•"2 «C
~lX?i
243. ?0
14.94
.'253.347
MS NET CASH
US
X
RECEIVED BY
------- |