79 fuel vapor canastor (in engine compartment)

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79 fuel vapor canastor (in engine compartment)

Postby kevireno » Fri Apr 06, 2018 11:41 am

Any info on a DIY fuel vapor canister rebuild?
Cutting it open location....top or bottom?
rebuilding - refilling supplies?
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Re: 79 fuel vapor canastor (in engine compartment)

Postby Nanonevol » Fri Apr 06, 2018 5:28 pm

There's a spring mechanism in the top. I think the simplest thing would be to cut/drill a hole in the side. Wouldn't need to be too large to pour out the charcoal.
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Re: 79 fuel vapor canastor (in engine compartment)

Postby kevireno » Sat Apr 07, 2018 3:01 pm

Nanonevol wrote:There's a spring mechanism in the top. I think the simplest thing would be to cut/drill a hole in the side. Wouldn't need to be too large to pour out the charcoal.

That is just what I was thinking of doing. Thanks for the info on the location of the spring
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Re: 79 fuel vapor canastor (in engine compartment)

Postby baltobernie » Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:36 pm

http://www.fiatspider.com/f15/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=18065 for a look inside. The hole in the side sounds promising. Let us know how you make out.

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Re: 79 fuel vapor canastor (in engine compartment)

Postby Nanonevol » Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:19 am

I remember seeing a picture where someone cut off the top - like opening a can. There was a spring that I suppose holds the charcoal down (?) and it seemed like it might be tricky to reassemble.
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Re: 79 fuel vapor canastor (in engine compartment)

Postby RRoller123 » Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:26 am

How expensive are new ones from AR?
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Re: 79 fuel vapor canastor (in engine compartment)

Postby kevireno » Sun Apr 15, 2018 3:07 pm

I cut off the top at the seam.
remove all inners.
replaced the charcoal with fish tank filter charcoal.
replace the foam fillers with sponge material.
Now glue is drying for refastening the top to the canister.
Then I will wrap the seam area with Flex Tape.
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