Im trying to find a way to clean up under the hood, and i figured emissions was a good place to start. First off I dont have emissions testing where i live and i already have a gutted cat. From what i can see theres only one plug that controls some sort of solenoid for the whole system, is it possible to just jumper this wire and plug any open vacuum lines? or is doing this just going to cause more headaches than its worth.

 

I thought the evap was part of venting the gas tank.

If you don't mind a permanent check engine light, and killing the resale value of your vehicle...go for it.

 

a long time ago - the entire evap system fell off my old chevy (with a little help). i plugged off the carb/intake port and the evap from the gas tank and threw the whole rotten mess away.

with the tank vent plugged, it built up pressure in the tank which i never liked. with the tank vent leaking slightly, it released gas fumes in the garage.

so - its not very good idea to remove it.

 

I guess the charcoal canister serves a purpose, but what about the crazy vaccum solenoid that sit directly behind the intake manifold with the plug in it, i cant see any real reason that need to be there.

 

it sucks the fumes from the gas tank through the charcoal canister.

 

Then mines not hooked up, i guess i plugged it when i was checking for vacuum leaks, The only line i have running from the canister is open and is by the wheel well.

 

the line from the canister is supposed to be connected to the purge solenoid. gasoline vapors collect in the canister, and then under certain conditions, the purge solenoid opens and pulls them into the intake.

 

Ok, I'll bring this to the top. I'm looking at removing my evap canister and all. Now before anyone says anything this is a pure show truck with a fuel cell so I don't need any of this system. Everything is currently in place I believe. What do I need to do to remove it correctly?

 

i removed the canister and vac lines and left the solenoid plugged in with no CELs

 

I've heard talk about plugging in a resistor where the solenoid goes?