Fuel Evaporation System: Description
Carbon canister storage is used for evaporative fuel control on all General Motors vehicles. The function of evaporative emission control system is to store gasoline fumes from fuel tank and carburetor in a carbon canister until fumes can be drawn into engine for burning during combustion process.
There are 4 basic components used in the evaporative emission system.
- Activated carbon canister (may be sealed or open at top or bottom for fresh air intake).
- Vacuum operated canister control valve (may be mounted on canister or remotely).
- ECM-controlled solenoid (may be mounted on canister or remotely).
- Tank pressure control valve (may be mounted internal or external of fuel tank).
The 5.0L (VIN Y) carbureted model uses a thermal bowl vent valve installed in the fuel bowl vent hose. For specific component application and vacuum hose routing, see VACUUM DIAGRAMS article.