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brodon · 10-09-2018, 12:46 AM

This "canister" was under my battery case and secured by one bracket. A single 5/16 hose was attached and connected to a steel line inside the frame and towards the rear of the engine, or. . . . . ?

It's about the size an old oil can, has an opening in the bottom and some sort of packing inside.

No one at any of the part stores has any idea.

I have the original LS9 350 engine in my C10.

**Warrens69GMC** · 10-09-2018, 12:50 AM

All parts store know that item. They are pulling your leg. Its a charcoal canister for emissions.

brodon · 10-09-2018, 02:04 AM

Thanks, but I'm serious about no one able to tell me what it was, including O'Reilly and NPD.. . . . and I've never seen one in the engine compartment, and I'm 76: )

Andy4639 · 10-09-2018, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by brodon

Thanks, but I'm serious about no one able to tell me what it was, including O'Reilly and NPD.. . . . and I've never seen one in the engine compartment, and I'm 76: )

X2,
They have been a standard item since early 70's on every vehicle produced for the USA. They may look different from model to model but they all have them.

geezer#99 · 10-09-2018, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brodon

Thanks, but I'm serious about no one able to tell me what it was, including O'Reilly and NPD.. . . . and I've never seen one in the engine compartment, and I'm 76: )

I’d bet you’ve never seen that ‘710’ cap either!
Every motor has one!

truckster · 10-09-2018, 10:06 AM

Parts store clerks (they're no longer parts guys) are getting dumber. A few examples:

Walked into NAPA, asked for plugs and wires for my 97 1 ton. Clerk asks, "Is that gas or diesel?"

Same NAPA store, different clerk. I ask for a gasket for a Chevy 12 bolt. She brings me one with 14 bolt holes and says, "I think this is the right one."

O'Reilly: I walk in and ask for a hose (using THEIR part number) for my 97 Z28. Clerk asks, "Is that a Nissan?" When I tell him it's a Chevy he says he's never hear of it.

**biketopia** · 10-09-2018, 12:49 PM

Yeaaa, the help at parts stores is bad. Was at the drag strip sunday and my buddy had carb issues so we ran down to autozone and advance looking for a float and bowl gaskets. Everyone just wanted to ask us year make model...

sick472 · 10-09-2018, 01:34 PM

The guys at my local Bumper to Bumper still know cars...it may be the last stand. The local Napa is ok, but starting to turn.

1968aj · 10-09-2018, 08:03 PM

luckily I have a independent parts store close by. all the guys that work there are way past 60 years old like me.

54blackhornet · 10-10-2018, 02:49 PM

I believe I have the best parts house story. Dropped by my local house, don’t want to say the name because this is really unbelievable. During the last few years I have noticed a lot of turn over behind the counter. Last time I visited a pregnant women was sitting behind the counter knitting something ? Now I know it’s not political correct to comment on stuff like this but I just can’t believe that can be good for business.

toolboxchev · 10-10-2018, 03:50 PM

Evap canister, from your truck???

10-09-2018, 12:46 AM	#1
brodon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Freeburg, IL Posts: 6	What is this?? This "canister" was under my battery case and secured by one bracket. A single 5/16 hose was attached and connected to a steel line inside the frame and towards the rear of the engine, or. . . . . ? It's about the size an old oil can, has an opening in the bottom and some sort of packing inside. No one at any of the part stores has any idea. I have the original LS9 350 engine in my C10. Attached Images

10-09-2018, 12:50 AM	#2
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,625	Re: What is this?? All parts store know that item. They are pulling your leg. Its a charcoal canister for emissions. __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

10-09-2018, 02:04 AM	#3
brodon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Freeburg, IL Posts: 6	Re: What is this?? Thanks, but I'm serious about no one able to tell me what it was, including O'Reilly and NPD.. . . . and I've never seen one in the engine compartment, and I'm 76: )

10-09-2018, 10:06 AM	#6
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,980	Re: What is this?? Parts store clerks (they're no longer parts guys) are getting dumber. A few examples: Walked into NAPA, asked for plugs and wires for my 97 1 ton. Clerk asks, "Is that gas or diesel?" Same NAPA store, different clerk. I ask for a gasket for a Chevy 12 bolt. She brings me one with 14 bolt holes and says, "I think this is the right one." O'Reilly: I walk in and ask for a hose (using THEIR part number) for my 97 Z28. Clerk asks, "Is that a Nissan?" When I tell him it's a Chevy he says he's never hear of it. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

10-09-2018, 12:49 PM	#7
biketopia Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warrenton VA Posts: 1,107	Re: What is this?? Yeaaa, the help at parts stores is bad. Was at the drag strip sunday and my buddy had carb issues so we ran down to autozone and advance looking for a float and bowl gaskets. Everyone just wanted to ask us year make model... __________________ 71 c-10 Long Bed, under the knife for a No Limit Engineering Wide Ride Chassis Pack and coil over static drop. 07 Silverado Classic 2wd 95 Camaro 427SBC/TH350

10-09-2018, 01:34 PM	#8
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: What is this?? The guys at my local Bumper to Bumper still know cars...it may be the last stand. The local Napa is ok, but starting to turn. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

10-09-2018, 08:03 PM	#9
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: What is this?? luckily I have a independent parts store close by. all the guys that work there are way past 60 years old like me.

10-10-2018, 02:49 PM	#10
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,393	Re: What is this?? I believe I have the best parts house story. Dropped by my local house, don’t want to say the name because this is really unbelievable. During the last few years I have noticed a lot of turn over behind the counter. Last time I visited a pregnant women was sitting behind the counter knitting something ? Now I know it’s not political correct to comment on stuff like this but I just can’t believe that can be good for business. __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

10-10-2018, 03:50 PM	#11
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What is this?? Evap canister, from your truck???



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