I'd like to remove the vacuum canister from my 70 coupe deville. There are two lines going to the fuel tank (I think). One connects to the gas tank vent line close to the left fender. The other goes from the bottom of the canister to some other metal line right under the main pulley. Maybe it's a gas return line?
Can I just plug the lower one and put some kind of filter on the gas vent line?
Thanks
You are, basically, saying that you want to vent your gas tank vapors under the hood - an area with many heat and electrical spark sources.
Are you THAT freaking stupid!
If you are - and you obviously are - you are qualified to do no more than buy gas for the car - not self-serve, please!
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Well, I thought that when I read his post, but I'm not that knowledgable about this subject and I thought I must be missing something.
hey, isnt it really about survival of the fittest/smartest!!!
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I suspect he's trying to pre-register for the Darwin Awards.
Nope.
That canister is an activated charcoal storage area for gas fumes. When the vehicle sits, changes in temperature cause the gas in the tank to expand. The fumes need someplace to go.
The charcoal gets purged clean of fumes when the engine is running at speed usually.
A static filter will either plug or fill up and allow an amazing amount of gas fumes into the engine area.
Mine broke and I tried your thought for a very short time while I saved up money for a new one and the fumes were ridiculous. My wife refused to drive in it it smelt so strong inside the cab.
You really need to bite the bullet and replace it.
Mike
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