So, I own a '72 Buick 350 w/ A/C and I'm trying to clean up my engine bay and one of my next steps is removing my rochester products fuel vapor canister (#7028131). I already have a PCV setup, and I'm just trying to figure out what would need to be done if I was to remove the other line (vent line to the gas tank) and the canister entirely. Thank You
Still need the vent on fuel system or it will create a vacuum and stave engine for fuel after running for 15 minutes. Or get an 68-70 fuel system and lines, tank, and fuel cap. Your best move is to keep it. Why you in a hurry to reengineer everything. It has a purpose. Unless you can Get a more effective system . Pcv has nothing to do with the emissions canister. Each has a different purpose.
X2, leave it functional, its not ugly, and will do nothing to "clean up" the underhood appearance if removed. Its there to collect fuel vapor until the engine can suck it in.
I bought a new pad for the bottom of mine because it was gone along with all the charcoal. Went to the tropical fish store and bought a jug of charcoal, pored in from the bottom, and put the bottom filter pad back on. Like others have said, it hardly takes up any room and it serves a purpose.
