Making a Charcoal Canister To Get Rid of Fuel Smells

[@heatpackrat]

Good video! Much more custom than going out and getting a 1975 Chevy Vega charcoal canister. Also glad to hear you're keeping the wife happy!

[@SmackeysGarage]

Thanks! Gotta have my priorities straight haha. Yes definitely more custom than grabbing one from another car.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

That was a cool, simple fix. Minimal tools and minimal price, just my kind of solution! :)

[@SmackeysGarage]

Thanks Andy! I like simple solutions like this too. Took a few hours and got the job done!

[@jamiehattum8298]

What a fantastic video. Thank you for this great fix for a smelly garage. My hot rod is a stinky one when the garage gets hot in the dead of summer.

[@SmackeysGarage]

You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it and I hope it helps!

[@jamiehattum8298]

@@SmackeysGarage, just built one today and will install it tomorrow. Really appreciate it!!

[@SmackeysGarage]

@jamiehattum8298 let me know how it works for you! You’re welcome!

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Nice project! In a few years you want to reactivate that charcoal you need only empty the canister dump it on a flat surface and hit it with a torch. All the absorbed gases burn off and your charcoal is good as new.

[@SmackeysGarage]

Thanks Tony! I didn't know that. That's a great tip!

[@max_moto5158]

That just really helped me too, Thanks for that.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

@@max_moto5158 you are quite welcome!

[@tumbodotcon]

Hi. I’ve been seeing on different vapor canister sellers sites that you’re supposed to mount it high. Above the fuel filler at minimum. Just fyi. I’m still learning about these things

[@SmackeysGarage]

That’s a good tip. Makes sense that you’d want it high to not have any fuel leaks

[@eddieamparan212]

Awesome video quick question you didn't run any hoes to your manifold for the vapors to be released back to the engine or the vapors are just released in the atmosphere. So basically you just ran a hose from the gas tank into the canister?

[@SmackeysGarage]

Thank you! Yes. My setup is as simple as that. The downside is you will need to replace the carbon at some point when the smell comes back. Since it’s not going back to the manifold and has no purging system they have to be refreshed.

[@builtbybo22]

Smart idea!!! Very Cool!!

[@SmackeysGarage]

Thanks!!

[@stevemullin7472]

Thanks for the tip. Going to try this out.

[@SmackeysGarage]

Let me know how it goes

[@rustydreamz]

Do you have an update... did it help the fuel fumes

[@SmackeysGarage]

It did a lot. My wife will actually pass through the garage now…. Not sure if that’s a good thing though.

[@dianeibsen5994]

@@SmackeysGarage 😀

[@19mati67]

Great idea, did it work?

[@SmackeysGarage]

It did. Made a big difference in the garage from the smell. Wife = Happy

[@eddieamparan212]

And does it still work?

[@SmackeysGarage]

It does. The amount of cabin used lasted at least 12 months.

[@musclecarmitch908]

Awesome fix!👍

[@SmackeysGarage]

Thanks Mitch!

[@GregorySyDDS]

Have you been driving with your charcoal canister set up yet? Any issues? Is the lower vent hose adequate to purge fumes or getting any vapor lock with it? Thinking of doing the same on a car I have. Also what size mesh of charcoal did you use? Not a GTM, though. Thanks.

[@SmackeysGarage]

I haven't been driving with the charcoal canister yet since the car isn't registered. I've had the car running, revving, and cruising around the driveway, which really isn't that much. I have seen a few cars successfully running a system like this. I don't believe the restriction would come from the charcoal (as you said) and the mesh at the bottom. For the mesh I used "fine" from home depot. The charcoal is linked in the description of the video. I did not use a thick layer in the bottom of the canister. Just enough to block the charcoal from exiting (and a safety factor).

[@angelawoerner8609]

What size pvc pipe did you use?

[@SmackeysGarage]

1-1/2" PVC

[@melvincoleman8008]

Question? How and When do you know it's time to change the carbon? Can it overfill with vapors?

[@SmackeysGarage]

Not 100% sure there is a sure fire way to tell when the charcoal is saturated. On my project car I've been just changing it yearly. Hasn't been an issue so far. Most cars have purge built in as part of the emission system.

[@melvincoleman8008]

@@SmackeysGarage Ok, I'm putting mine on a kitcar. I'm planning on having a non-purge setup. I will just follow your lead and change it once a year. Thanks !!!

[@SmackeysGarage]

@@melvincoleman8008 Which kitcar are you building?

[@melvincoleman8008]

@@SmackeysGarage A Diablo Roadster. I've already got it registered and legal. I'm working out the kinks, before I take it on a road trip.

[@SmackeysGarage]

@melvincoleman8008 that sounds awesome! What engine are you running?

[@victorxavier9977]

Neat fix 👍

[@SmackeysGarage]

Thanks Victor!

[@hotprop92]

The steel wool is going to turn into rusty mess from condensation, I'd recommend something non-ferrous.

[@SmackeysGarage]

It's a good callout to watch. I'll make sure to keep an eye on it. Thanks for the feedback.

[@MukarramBest]

Good video thanks

[@SmackeysGarage]

You’re welcome

[@carriecrackrock1221]

You could get a cooler wife, probably be simpler

[@dianeibsen5994]

What the???