Evap Condensing Tank Questions

[aredoubleyou]

I was kindly given an Evap Condensing Tank for my 1971 (see pic). Two questions to anyone who can help:

1. Can someone who still has their installed send me a pic that shows how and where it is mounted in the driver side rear quarterpanel? Is there a bracket that is required? I see large threaded holes for the bulkhead, and I also see some smaller tapped holes, but I don't see an obvious way for the condensing tank to mount.
2. Does anyone know how to replace the tubing? I'm looking for the type of tubing to use, as well as what clamps and connectors to buy to attach the new tubing to the tank.

https://flic.kr/p/2sGMg7b

 

[jamesroney]

I was kindly given an Evap Condensing Tank for my 1971 (see pic). Two questions to anyone who can help:

1. Can someone who still has their installed send me a pic that shows how and where it is mounted in the driver side rear quarterpanel? Is there a bracket that is required? I see large threaded holes for the bulkhead, and I also see some smaller tapped holes, but I don't see an obvious way for the condensing tank to mount.
2. Does anyone know how to replace the tubing? I'm looking for the type of tubing to use, as well as what clamps and connectors to buy to attach the new tubing to the tank.

https://flic.kr/p/2sGMg7b

Hello, fellow SF Bay Area Bronco owner!

1. The evap tank does not mount to the quarter panel. The evap tank mounts to a giant sheet metal formed plate. The giant sheet metal formed plate mounts to the quarter panel. It's a full 16 inches tall, and triangular, and attaches with big sheet metal screws. I'll try to find a pic.

2. I've never been able to successfully "fix" a tube in the bottle. BUT those tubes are usually pretty well protected, and in decent shape. So you can attach a ferrule and fitting to them under the bed...as long as no one has cut them off too short.

3. As it happens, if you are running a single 23 gallon tank, you only need 3 of the hoses. But if you are running dual tanks, you'll need all 4.

 

[EPB72]

Here is a pic of the panel that bolts in and the tank then screws to..



Since I eliminated my aux tank . I made my own condensing tank and mounted up in that area outside the cab in the wheel well ,

If you need the panel I’m willing to let it go

 

[aredoubleyou]

Thanks for your help @jamesroney and @EPB72!

@EPB72 - I'd love to take that panel off your hands. I'm not too far from you. I'll PM you separately. Thanks!

 

[ntsqd]

It strikes me that with a tube that is mangled or cut off short that a you could use a Push-to-Connect union to connect to it if there's enough tubing left sticking out of the tank.

Like these: McMaster Link

 

[DirtDonk]

The down side is the tank also has a small vent hole in it that can also release vapor in cab ,, really what was ford thinking

Never seen a vent in that tank. Got a pic of it by chance?
The ones I experienced never let fumes into the cab until the tank itself failed and either a seam split, or someone put a screw through it!
After that though, it was vapor-city every time you filled up the tank. Had to re-seal a couple of them over the years.

Paul

 

[EPB72]

Never seen a vent in that tank. Got a pic of it by chance?
The ones I experienced never let fumes into the cab until the tank itself failed and either a seam split, or someone put a screw through it!
After that though, it was vapor-city every time you filled up the tank. Had to re-seal a couple of them over the years.

Paul

agree after looking at mine seems a like a 1\64 or less drill bit has found its way through the top of my tank , just remember smelling fumes on most ive been in in that area .. so guess just assumed...

 

[DirtDonk]

Yeah, over the years a good percentage of them have developed leaks on one type of another.
Which is exactly why the regulations came down the pike in '77 to get rid of any remaining "gas storage" inside the passenger compartment in all vehicles.
Same time that they got rid of exposed gas filler necks.
Hence the '76 and '77 EB's not having the canisters, and '77's having gas doors.

But I bet we can still find a way to get gas fumes into the cabin!

Paul

 

[aredoubleyou]

I'm trying to keep the fumes out of my garage. Hopefully this doesn't lead them into the cabin instead

 

[JeepGuy]

I'm trying to keep the fumes out of my garage. Hopefully this doesn't lead them into the cabin instead

Vapor trapper might be needed. Several threads on here. I just picked up a canister and am trying to figure out the best place to mount it. Fortunately, my garage generally doesn't smell that bad as all, unless the tank is weeping.

 

[DirtDonk]

A friend mounted his 76/77/Mustang canister up in the passenger front wheel well. Forward and behind the dual shock hoop.
Right about the same height as the factory mounting on the firewall, but tucked nicely out of the way.