does my 82 FI spider need the charcoal canister?

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BammBamm
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does my 82 FI spider need the charcoal canister?

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as the title asks. Plus if it does where do the two hose connected to it go?
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Re: does my 82 FI spider need the charcoal canister?

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it only needs the canister if you're interested in preventing fuel evaporation into the atmosphere. One hose to the fuel tank, the other is a vacuum hose for purging the vapors
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Re: does my 82 FI spider need the charcoal canister?

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The hose going back to the tank provides make-up air and should not be plugged. (#6 on the drawing)

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