Smog Pumps on 1986 K20 Suburban

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militaryjeep

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chatsworth
First Name
steve
Truck Year
1986
Truck Model
Suburban K20
Engine Size
5.7
1986 K20 Suburban
Federal spec, no Cats / Dual Smog pumps / EGR / Quadrajet Carb (ALL STOCK)
Stainless factory exhaust manifolds

I have a Fed spec K20 with the dual smog pumps, EGR and Air injection.
The only thing the smog pumps do is shoot air into the manifold tubes
just down stream of the head.
I was changing belts and was unable to get the smog pump belt so I just
left it off as an experiment.
First driving impression was absolutely no difference in drivability or performance.
Any comments as to the long term effects of leaving the pumps disconnected?
Will it affect the temp of the manifolds or the EGR function in any negative way?

Looking for thoughts from the gallery....
 

CountKrunk

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First Name
Count
Truck Year
1984
Truck Model
C20 Custom Deluxe 3+3
Engine Size
v8 350
My truck has a smog pump and all the other stock stuff. Smog pump has been beltless for ??? Years. I've put a thousand miles on it no issues.
 

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