[Rovernet] Emission charcoal canisters
Tom Rymes
tom at rymes.net
Fri Sep 21 14:20:05 EDT 2018
Or even repurpose an MG canister?
> On Sep 21, 2018, at 2:05 PM, Vern Klukas via Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
>
> Why not cut the top off and then glue it back on with epoxy? I’m assuming it’s plastic.
>
> Yours
> Vern
>
>> On Sep 21, 2018, at 10:31 AM, Geff McCarthy via Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks to all. Unlike the MG canister, Rover are sealed, crimped closed.
>> Raw charcoal is leaking from the bottom of mine, indicating that the filter
>> paper is gone, too.
>> I plan to try to cut the canister circumferentially above the mountings,
>> replace the innards, seal the opening with duct tape, and hold closed with a
>> large hose clamp....and hope....!
>>
>> Geoffrey W. McCarthy MD MBA DipAvMed
>> 677 NW Melinda Ave
>> Portland OR 97210
>> 503-241-8468 (h)
>> 503-799-3809 (m)
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Rovernet <rovernet-bounces at rovernet.org> On Behalf Of Outlook via
>> Rovernet
>> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 18:22
>> To: Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org>
>> Cc: Outlook <geffandjulie at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Rovernet] Emission charcoal canisters
>>
>> Thx Lance. I tried to prise but failed...!
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On Sep 17, 2018, at 6:16 PM, LANCE LA CERTE PSY D via Rovernet
>> <rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Although I know others have vastly more knowledge than I do about the cars
>> in general, it was always my understanding that these cannisters are sealed,
>> non-serviceable units. That being said, you might consider drilling a
>> functional hole on the underside to 'recharge' them with charcoal. I was
>> imagining something such as a rubber stopper one finds on a large
>> salt/pepper shaker for future servicing.
>>>
>>>
>>> Just my 2 cents worth.
>>>
>>>
>>> L
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>>> ________________________________
>>> From: Rovernet <rovernet-bounces at rovernet.org> on behalf of Geff
>>> McCarthy via Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2018 1:00 AM
>>> To: 'Rovernet'
>>> Cc: Geff McCarthy
>>> Subject: [Rovernet] Emission charcoal canisters
>>>
>>> I need to resuscitate the 2 canisters that absorb petrol vapours in my
>> P6B.
>>> I cannot deduce how to open them to renew the charcoal - they appear
>>> to be crimped together. Advice please!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Geoffrey W. McCarthy MD MBA DipAvMed
>>>
>>> 677 NW Melinda Ave
>>>
>>> Portland OR 97210
>>>
>>> 503-241-8468 (h)
>>>
>>> 503-799-3809 (m)
>>>
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