Does the charcoal canister function without AIR pump?

[87CutlassSupremeBrougham]

I have the gas tank vent line connected to the canister. If I run the outlet of the canister to the carb will it cause problems? What is needed for proper function?

 

[69hurstolds]

You do not need an AIR pump for the canister. Engine size? Assuming 307?

If so, this thread may help.

CUTLASS Thread 'GM Parts Of The Moment- A Lame Tutorial- Olds V8 Canister Control Valve'

Apr 13, 2024

Since I just rebuilt my carbon canister, today's Part of the Moment, or POM, is going to be the Canister Control Valve. On 307s, this valve was located on the front passenger side of the engine. Buried in there right in front of the carburetor corner. There's no bracket holding it down, as it doesn't need one. It's got spaghetti holding it in place. It's a plastic body, with rubber diaphragm valves and it operates on vacuum, or lack thereof. While these have been known to fail, it takes a good long time for that to happen. Usually the diaphragms get a hole in them and that's normally the...

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