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Dec 2, 2013 | 09:28 AM

ColtonS767

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From: Cumming, GA

What is this?

It looks like a tin can, but I have no clue what it's for or even is. Any help would be nice, thanks!

Dec 2, 2013 | 10:16 AM

velvet fog

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From: Covington Wa

I'm pretty sure that is a vapor recovery canister, part of the emission control system.

I had an 85 with the 351HO and it had miles of vacuum lines, check valves, etc.

Dec 2, 2013 | 10:37 AM

ColtonS767

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From: Cumming, GA

So since I don't need emissions anymore can I take it out? And yeah miles of lines and hose under my hood too. Got a 302 EFI here

Dec 3, 2013 | 08:41 PM

Matthew Burr

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if it connects to the top side of ur carb and to a line that follows ur frame then ya it is the vapor return, and u want it unless you go to a carb without a vapor overflow... it will save u gas and money

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