[Rovernet] Emission charcoal canisters

[Geff McCarthy]

Unlike MG, Rover are galvanized steel, and different configuration of hoses. Thanks again to all.

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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From: Rovernet <rovernet-bounces at rovernet.org> On Behalf Of Tom Rymes via Rovernet
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2018 11:20
To: Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org>
Cc: Tom Rymes <tom at rymes.net>
Subject: Re: [Rovernet] Emission charcoal canisters

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)
>> 
>> -----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
>> 
>>> 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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