If you have a version of the canister that can be opened, by all means
do so and replace the carbon granules w/what you can get at pet shops.
Clean the screens and reinstall.
Not sure this has anything to do with your rough idle.
Martin Secrest
TR6, GT6
Arlington, VA
Rick Barnard wrote:
>Hi List,
> I assume my TR6 is running on it's original carbon canister, with over
>100,000 miles on it, and 30 years of age. The shop manual says to replace it
>every
>50,000 miles.
> They list new at $90. Ouch.
> Can they be opened and renewed, perhaps with aquarium charcoal?
>Should I even be concerned? All the original emissions plumbing is in place,
>except
>for the vapor line to the fuel tank. This is open to atmosphere at the
>canister, but I
>have the parts and could reconnect if necessary.
> I have a good running engine with a rough idle and have tried many
>things.
>I wonder if this could be to blame.
>
> Thanks,
> Rick 1973 TR6 CF2570U
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