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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Gotta have my priorities straight haha. Yes definitely more custom than grabbing one from another car.
@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын
That was a cool, simple fix. Minimal tools and minimal price, just my kind of solution! :)
@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy! I like simple solutions like this too. Took a few hours and got the job done!
@jamiehattum82982 ай бұрын
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.
@SmackeysGarage2 ай бұрын
You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it and I hope it helps!
@jamiehattum82982 ай бұрын
@@SmackeysGarage, just built one today and will install it tomorrow. Really appreciate it!!
@SmackeysGarage2 ай бұрын
@jamiehattum8298 let me know how it works for you! You’re welcome!
@tumbodotcon3 ай бұрын
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
@SmackeysGarage3 ай бұрын
That’s a good tip. Makes sense that you’d want it high to not have any fuel leaks
@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony! I didn't know that. That's a great tip!
@max_moto5158 Жыл бұрын
That just really helped me too, Thanks for that.
@TonysFordsandMustangs Жыл бұрын
@@max_moto5158 you are quite welcome!
@builtbybo22 Жыл бұрын
Smart idea!!! Very Cool!!
@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@eddieamparan2122 күн бұрын
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?
@SmackeysGarage2 күн бұрын
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.
@musclecarmitch908 Жыл бұрын
Awesome fix!👍
@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mitch!
@stevemullin74725 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip. Going to try this out.
@SmackeysGarage5 ай бұрын
Let me know how it goes
@eddieamparan2122 күн бұрын
And does it still work?
@SmackeysGarage2 күн бұрын
It does. The amount of cabin used lasted at least 12 months.
@victorxavier9977 Жыл бұрын
Neat fix 👍
@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын
Thanks Victor!
@rustydreamz Жыл бұрын
Do you have an update... did it help the fuel fumes
@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын
It did a lot. My wife will actually pass through the garage now…. Not sure if that’s a good thing though.
@dianeibsen599411 ай бұрын
@@SmackeysGarage 😀
@melvincoleman80082 ай бұрын
Question? How and When do you know it's time to change the carbon? Can it overfill with vapors?
@SmackeysGarage2 ай бұрын
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.
@melvincoleman80082 ай бұрын
@@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 !!!
@SmackeysGarage2 ай бұрын
@@melvincoleman8008 Which kitcar are you building?
@melvincoleman80082 ай бұрын
@@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.
@SmackeysGarage2 ай бұрын
@melvincoleman8008 that sounds awesome! What engine are you running?
@MukarramBest10 ай бұрын
Good video thanks
@SmackeysGarage10 ай бұрын
You’re welcome
@GregorySyDDS Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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).