1972 Vapor Canister (charcoal)

[Rey S.]

I am looking for a vapor recovery (from fuel tank) canister. The one I have has a broken vacumn line fitting rendering it unusable. Anyone know where I can get one? Zip tells me they won't have new (repo) ones untill mid August.
Thanks for any help -- Rey

[Jack H.]

Re: 1972 Vapor Canister (charcoal)

Isn't this part the same as used on other Chevy passenger cars of the era? If so, why not visit your local scrap yard and find a decent used one. Should be a $5-10 item...

[Bill C.]

Re: 1972 Vapor Canister (charcoal)

Rey

I have the original I removed from my 72. It is all intact, no broken nipples etc. I am very sure it is okay - may need the charcoal changed, but it was working just fine when on the car.

You are welcome to it - it is just laying in my basement.

I will be back home the week after thr 4th July - just send me your address and I be happy to send it.
It will probably run 10$ to ship it - you can send $$$ to my paypal account or mail a check.

Just let me know if this works for you.

[Harmon C.]

Re: 1972 Vapor Canister (charcoal)

The charcoal canisters were made in many different configerations so make sure you get the correct number of ports for the hoses.

[Jack H.]

Re: 1972 Vapor Canister (charcoal)

The charcoal, theoretically, lasts indefinitely. The only serviceable item is the cloth filter screen on the bottom of the VRS can...

[Paul Y.]

Re: 1972 Vapor Canister (charcoal)

Dr. Rebuild had one for me a couple of years ago when I needed one for mine.