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Sloan66 · 03-28-2013, 03:23 PM

I searched the thread and heard others refer to replacing the charcoal in the canister. How does the canister come apart? Thx for the help

Lee H · 03-28-2013, 04:25 PM

About the only rebuilding that can be done is changing the charcoal filter. Just snap the top off and replace the bag, about $2 bucks at most DIY auto parts stores.

Sloan66 · 03-28-2013, 05:00 PM

Thanks, I was not sure how it was assembled. I will take a look at mine and see if I can get it apart.

**med.bronze** · 03-28-2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sloan66

Thanks, I was not sure how it was assembled. I will take a look at mine and see if I can get it apart.

If you're successful with this would you mind posting how you did it? I'm curious about this as well. Thanks- Ryan
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Sloan66 · 03-28-2013, 09:37 PM

Well, not very successful. My canister is sealed shut, The small cap on top comes off but I do not see where you would fill the canister. The bottom has a what looks like insulation and behind it you can see the charcoal. So I am lost, need input from those who have done this.

I still have the original canister if that matters.

**med.bronze** · 03-28-2013, 10:16 PM

I know that the insulation part is a filter which is still available as a AC Delco part but I haven't been able to determine how to "break" into one without ruining the canister. The top part that comes off is the purge valve which is servicable and every now and then I've found nos ones on eBay
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**D.PASSMORE** · 03-28-2013, 10:38 PM

NOS on Ebay now:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-DELCO-FU...r#ht_145wt_674

and

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-75-CHEV...#ht_1154wt_912

Willy Prost · 03-29-2013, 10:14 AM

I have cut the canister with a Dremel and a cut off wheel.

Then replace the charcoal with charcoal from the pet store (for aquaraiums).

Then reattach the canister pieces together.

I don't remember, I either used a hot glue gun or PC-7 epoxy to reattach the pieces.

**med.bronze** · 03-29-2013, 12:11 PM

Cool! I'm going to try that method....
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ARC190 · 12-31-2013, 08:54 PM

How did the repair work? I think my purge valve is bad. It seems to pass air in either direction but I'd rather not break it by taking it apart.

03-28-2013, 03:23 PM	#1
Sloan66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 215	Charcoal Canister Rebuild I searched the thread and heard others refer to replacing the charcoal in the canister. How does the canister come apart? Thx for the help

03-28-2013, 04:25 PM	#2
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Charcoal Canister Rebuild About the only rebuilding that can be done is changing the charcoal filter. Just snap the top off and replace the bag, about $2 bucks at most DIY auto parts stores. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

03-28-2013, 05:00 PM	#3
Sloan66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 215	Re: Charcoal Canister Rebuild Thanks, I was not sure how it was assembled. I will take a look at mine and see if I can get it apart.

03-28-2013, 09:37 PM	#5
Sloan66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 215	Re: Charcoal Canister Rebuild Well, not very successful. My canister is sealed shut, The small cap on top comes off but I do not see where you would fill the canister. The bottom has a what looks like insulation and behind it you can see the charcoal. So I am lost, need input from those who have done this. I still have the original canister if that matters.

03-28-2013, 10:16 PM	#6
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: Charcoal Canister Rebuild I know that the insulation part is a filter which is still available as a AC Delco part but I haven't been able to determine how to "break" into one without ruining the canister. The top part that comes off is the purge valve which is servicable and every now and then I've found nos ones on eBay Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom

03-28-2013, 10:38 PM	#7
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,059	Re: Charcoal Canister Rebuild NOS on Ebay now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-DELCO-FU...r#ht_145wt_674 and http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-75-CHEV...#ht_1154wt_912 __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)

03-29-2013, 10:14 AM	#8
Willy Prost Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 398	Re: Charcoal Canister Rebuild I have cut the canister with a Dremel and a cut off wheel. Then replace the charcoal with charcoal from the pet store (for aquaraiums). Then reattach the canister pieces together. I don't remember, I either used a hot glue gun or PC-7 epoxy to reattach the pieces.

03-29-2013, 12:11 PM	#9
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: Charcoal Canister Rebuild Cool! I'm going to try that method.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom

12-31-2013, 08:54 PM	#10
ARC190 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 58	Re: Charcoal Canister Rebuild How did the repair work? I think my purge valve is bad. It seems to pass air in either direction but I'd rather not break it by taking it apart.



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