Unlocking the Potential of Charcoal Canisters A Guide to Cleaner Driving

I replaced the vacuum line going to the charcoal canister with a bolt that then sealed it up. Idle is now consistent but I realize that im probably venting all ... I want to install a rollover check valve and possibly a charcoal canister to decrease gas smells in the garage. Heat and open gas tanks in Mississippi in a ... Technical Forums Performance Talk Tech Archives Engines Small Block Big Block Induction Transmission Differential/Rear Ends General Topics Did your car recently failed smog, or perhaps you're getting evap codes? The problem may be due to a bad and clogged charcoal canister. 1. Pungent Gas Odors If you catch a whiff of gas while standing near your car, you might have a leak in your fuel line, fuel injector, or gas tank. An activated carbon canister is used to capture hydrocarbon vapor emissions from the fuel tank as part of an evaporative emission control system (EVAP). According to the Moss catalog, both the charcoal cannister and the vapor separator tank started with Roadster # 187211, which is the 1970 model year. I am considering just removing the charcoal canister altogether but I like to fully understand things and have some piece of mind before I make changes. I am making a canister out of PVC pipe, a fixed end cap and one removable end cap with holes drilled in it. I plan on putting screen inside to keep the ... The purpose of a charcoal canister is to capture evaporating fumes from your gas tank so that they can be used in the engine.