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Roscoep · 01-26-2011, 11:04 AM

I assume this is some kind of emissions canister. Large line is coming from the gas tank and the smaller lines go to the bottom of the carburetor. One of the small lines is broken loose from the canister.

eightbanger · 01-26-2011, 11:08 AM

Yeah! I pulled mine.

cdowns · 01-26-2011, 11:31 AM

yes it can b eliminated// the line coming from your tank i run that out back of the cab and secure to frame rail as the vent so the tank will work properly

grs · 01-26-2011, 12:40 PM

If you get rid of it you should get a vented gas cap.

ChevLoRay · 01-26-2011, 12:44 PM

Won't there be a line to be plugged, also? Doesn't that canister return the fumes/vapors to the gas tank? If not, won't there be an odor of gasoline?

grs · 01-26-2011, 12:54 PM

You have to take the hose off of the gas tank. Top passenger side of the tank. Then get a hose and plug it with a bolt and clamp. Then clamp the short hose to the tank. There is also a small hose by the filler neck. Make sure that hose is new and tight. Make sure the sender unit is not leaking. You should not smell gas in side of the truck. You may smell gas out side by the gas cap. It will be a vented gas cap.

Willys47 · 01-26-2011, 09:54 PM

what does it do and why don't you want to use it? does it cause problems with the operation of the motor or somthing?

CG · 01-26-2011, 09:56 PM

You should sell it on the parts board to a member that is looking to do a total restore.

Longhorn Man · 01-26-2011, 11:30 PM

i don't see any reason to delete it... it does a good job at removing fumes and doesn't hurt anything. If it is too ugly it can be moved to a spot where you won't see it.

sleepertruck72 · 01-26-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

i don't see any reason to delete it... it does a good job at removing fumes and doesn't hurt anything. If it is too ugly it can be moved to a spot where you won't see it.

X2

The P.O. removed it from my truck and the fumes are annoying.

01-26-2011, 11:04 AM	#1
Roscoep Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 80	Can I get rid of this? I assume this is some kind of emissions canister. Large line is coming from the gas tank and the smaller lines go to the bottom of the carburetor. One of the small lines is broken loose from the canister. __________________ Robert 71 Chevy SWB

01-26-2011, 11:08 AM	#2
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Can I get rid of this? Yeah! I pulled mine. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

01-26-2011, 11:31 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Can I get rid of this? yes it can b eliminated// the line coming from your tank i run that out back of the cab and secure to frame rail as the vent so the tank will work properly __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-26-2011, 12:40 PM	#4
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: Can I get rid of this? If you get rid of it you should get a vented gas cap.

01-26-2011, 12:44 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Can I get rid of this? Won't there be a line to be plugged, also? Doesn't that canister return the fumes/vapors to the gas tank? If not, won't there be an odor of gasoline? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-26-2011, 12:54 PM	#6
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: Can I get rid of this? You have to take the hose off of the gas tank. Top passenger side of the tank. Then get a hose and plug it with a bolt and clamp. Then clamp the short hose to the tank. There is also a small hose by the filler neck. Make sure that hose is new and tight. Make sure the sender unit is not leaking. You should not smell gas in side of the truck. You may smell gas out side by the gas cap. It will be a vented gas cap.

01-26-2011, 09:54 PM	#7
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: Can I get rid of this? what does it do and why don't you want to use it? does it cause problems with the operation of the motor or somthing? __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

01-26-2011, 09:56 PM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,845	Re: Can I get rid of this? You should sell it on the parts board to a member that is looking to do a total restore. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

01-26-2011, 11:30 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Can I get rid of this? i don't see any reason to delete it... it does a good job at removing fumes and doesn't hurt anything. If it is too ugly it can be moved to a spot where you won't see it.



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