The smog pump on my '75 450SL is toast. When I got the car there was no belt to it & the pulley is seized.

My question is: Is there any harm in just leaving it there like that?

I ask because I am trying to diagnose a "stalling when warmed up" problem, and am trying to rule ouut any & all possible culprits.

Thanks!

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Currently:
1972 350SL Euro 4spd
1973 BMW R75/5
1981 BMW R80GS
1995 FZJ80 with OM606 Conversion In Progress