M110 thermal reactor- still available?

[Nate Stanley]

Over a year ago, I inquired on this forum about what to do about my Mother-in-Law's '74 280 with the M110 six and the Solex 4bbl.

Specail thanks to all who responded, but I need to revisit that issue again, and maybe get some more information, which hopefully may have become more plentiful with the passing of another year.

Bottom line is that the thermal reactors are leaking and need replacement. Does any have a proven source for them, and if they are now no longer available, is there a smog-legal way to repair this car?

After struggling with this machine for the past 3 years, it's been a shame to see an otherwise fine engine spoiled with the '74 Calif emission controls. Specs are 6 degrees ATDC, and this poor car is choking on its own spent exhaust gases--

and when you advance it to 16 BTDC, it goes like it should, only it's not smog legal. Not living down there, I can't stay on top of this situation-- but the thermal reactors need to go and I'm wondering what to do next.

Has anyone gone thru this issue with this particular car, and how was the problem solved to the satisfaction of the Smog Police?


TIA,