So, the guy who believes that Pepsi is fundamentally different than Coke gave
you this advice?
Mark
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From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net on behalf of Glenn A. Merrell
Sent: Wed 5/23/2007 6:54 PM
To: Nolan
Cc: jim hearn; triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Charcoal canister and anti-run valve
Nolan wrote:
> If the charcoal can completely blocks, it can create some problems
> with venting air into the gas tank as you run along, drawing gasoline
> down.
>
> The charcoal can is filled with activated charcoal. The exact same
> activated charcoal you find in pet stores for use in fishtank
> filters. You can very easily overhaul a charcoal canister with this
> activated charcoal, should you wish to do this job.
>
> You can eliminate both the charcoal can and the anti-run on valve
> quite easily.
>
NO no no! It is not the same charcoal as what you get for your fish
tank. One of my members works for Pepsico and is a chemist, did the
research. The charcoal has to be prepared to accept hydrocarbons.
He bought a 50 pound bag and may still have some left.
--
Glenn A. Merrell
Chairman, Triumph Stag Club USA (2007-2009)
The best trophies are miles on the odometer, stone chips in the paint, dead
bugs on the windshield!
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