| vapor cannister inspection/filter removal [message #265275] |
Sun, 02 November 2014 05:10  |
budworks521
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I looked in the manual and couldn't find how to open the cannister for removing the filter. Is it from the top? Or is it the strap towards the middle of the unit. If it is at the top how does it get off. Turning the top prying the top, or is the strap undone and then it simply come out?? Thanks, once I get that done I'll reinstall the vapor line.
1974 Painted Desert
455 upper half rebuild
constant project inexperienced mechanic
Grand Rapids Mi
Always trying to learn
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| Re: vapor cannister inspection/filter removal [message #265281 is a reply to message #265278] |
Sun, 02 November 2014 08:20  |
mrgmc3
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armandminnie wrote on Sun, 02 November 2014 07:30 I think the filter is to prevent dirt from getting into the system as air is drawn through the bottom.
Yup, that is why there is a filter. GM part 7026014.
It's simple to change. The filter is a flat disc about 4 inches in diameter and 3/8" thick. It sits in a recess in the bottom of the canister that is probably only 3 1/2" in diameter. The smaller diameter holds the filter in place. The whole bottom is open on the original style canister. You have to unfasten the canister from its mounting and access the bottom surface. Just use caution around the vac tube fittings as they are fragile. You have to kinda scrunch up the old filter to get it out. And you have to distort the new filter a little to force it in to place.
In the late 80s they changed the design, sealed the bottom and added a fresh air vent to the top. Service parts would be like this, so some may no longer have a serviceable filter on the bottom.
Chris Geils - Twin Cities / W Wa
1978 26' Kingsley w/ very few mods; PD9040, aux trans cooler, one repaint in stock colors, R134a, Al rad, Alcoas, 54k mi
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| Re: vapor cannister inspection/filter removal [message #265282 is a reply to message #265275] |
Sun, 02 November 2014 08:21 |
midlf
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budworks521 wrote on Sun, 02 November 2014 05:10I looked in the manual and couldn't find how to open the cannister for removing the filter. Is it from the top? Or is it the strap towards the middle of the unit. If it is at the top how does it get off. Turning the top prying the top, or is the strap undone and then it simply come out?? Thanks, once I get that done I'll reinstall the vapor line.
The cannister does not come apart to change the filter. The filter is a pad of fiberglass. It is removed by pulling it out of the bottom of the filter. The new one is just worked in where the old one came out. On some filters, my california emissions option for one, the cannister may have to be removed from the mounting bracket to get at the filter.
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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| Re: vapor cannister inspection/filter removal [message #265314 is a reply to message #265275] |
Sun, 02 November 2014 18:05 |
budworks521
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thanks for the info, I'll work on it from the bottom up and disregard the top. And yes I was and will be careful around the vac fittings!!!
1974 Painted Desert
455 upper half rebuild
constant project inexperienced mechanic
Grand Rapids Mi
Always trying to learn
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| Re: vapor cannister inspection/filter removal [message #265401 is a reply to message #265275] |
Mon, 03 November 2014 21:03 |
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John Heslinga
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Armand:
A few questions for you if you don't mind.
What make and part number did you use to replace your canister with??
What application did you use when asking for that part??
Do you still have the old one?
Did you take apart and inspect the old one?
IF SO, what did you find?
Best regards
John and Cathie Heslinga
1974 Canyonlands 260
455, Manny tranny and 1 ton, 3:70 LS,
Red Seal Journeyman, DTE, BEd. MEd.
Edmonton, Alberta
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| Re: vapor cannister inspection/filter removal [message #265407 is a reply to message #265401] |
Mon, 03 November 2014 22:33 |
armandminnie
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John Heslinga wrote on Mon, 03 November 2014 20:03Armand:
A few questions for you if you don't mind.
What make and part number did you use to replace your canister with??
What application did you use when asking for that part??
Do you still have the old one?
Did you take apart and inspect the old one?
IF SO, what did you find?
Best regards
John,
I don't know the numbers - I ordered from Applied GMC and it was identical to the old one.
Sorry, I threw the old one out without looking inside. I had tried to repair the broken fitting on top but no success.
I wish I had looked a little closer at the time but didn't - all good now though.
Armand
Armand Minnie
Marana, AZ
'76 Eleganza II TZE166V103202
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