Need Some Help Guys,,,

[Nader]

Okay guys I need some help. I had some new mounts created for my moton cannisters in the engine bay. The new brackets will mount the cannisters in front of the cross member. The problem is there is some sort of vacuum thing (for the lack of a better word) in the way. Here it is in a pic:



There are two hoses connected to it which look like vacuum lines. there is also some sort of sensor connected as well. The questions i have is:

1. What is it? What is its function?
2. Is there flow direction? Meaning is one of the hose connections in and the other out?
3. Does it have to be mounted vertical? Can it be mounted side ways or upside down?

Oh by the way, that is not my engine. I wish.

Thanks again for your help...

[ROCKET62]

From the service manual on disk I have:

EVAP/PURGE SOLENOID
OPERATION
The duty cycle EVAP purge solenoid regulates the
rate of vapor flow from the EVAP canister to the
throttle body. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
operates the solenoid.
During the cold start warm-up period and the hot
start time delay, the PCM does not energize the solenoid.
When de-energized, no vapors are purged.
When purging the PCM energizes and de-energizes
the solenoid approximately 5 or 10 times per second,
depending upon operating conditions. The PCM varies
the vapor flow rate by changing solenoid pulse
width. Pulse width is the amount of time the solenoid
energizes.

INSTALLATION
(1) Make sure that you have the proper orientation
of the EVAP/Purge solenoid (Fig. 6).

This would seem to indicate that there must be some importance to mounting it correctly?

[Nader]

Thanks John. I guess it is taking the fumes from the gas tank and dumping them into the throttle body. I guess it some type of valve that opens and closes. Just need to know whether it is affectives if not mounted upright.

[Nader]

Can anyone help me out?

Originally Posted by Nader

Thanks John. I guess it is taking the fumes from the gas tank and dumping them into the throttle body. I guess it some type of valve that opens and closes. Just need to know whether it is affectived if not mounted upright.

[Viper Specialty]

Yep, as posted above, Evap Purge Solenoid.

No, is shouldnt matter if its mounted upright or not, though I believe there is flow direction on that valve. (check the sides for arrows or markings) I think I remember seeing them. If nothing, then no direction.


PS- Sorry we never came through on the Moton Mounts! The machine shop we used to deal with has been replaced, and that was a shelfed project with them- I completely forgot about them, though they are on the list to do with the new shop. When we bring them out, if you want a set, they are yours, no charge.

[Nader]

Thanks Dan. Your help is always appreciated. The one thing I did notice is that the bottom is labeled as such. Still think it is okay?

Dan I understand since it is not a high volume part but does require some expensive machining. On the otherhand I will never turn down something that is free.

Originally Posted by Viper Specialty

Yep, as posted above, Evap Purge Solenoid.

No, is shouldnt matter if its mounted upright or not, though I believe there is flow direction on that valve. (check the sides for arrows or markings) I think I remember seeing them. If nothing, then no direction.


PS- Sorry we never came through on the Moton Mounts! The machine shop we used to deal with has been replaced, and that was a shelfed project with them- I completely forgot about them, though they are on the list to do with the new shop. When we bring them out, if you want a set, they are yours, no charge.

[Viper Specialty]

Originally Posted by Nader

Thanks Dan. Your help is always appreciated. The one thing I did notice is that the bottom is labeled as such. Still think it is okay?

Dan I understand since it is not a high volume part but does require some expensive machining. On the otherhand I will never turn down something that is free.

I knew I remembered seeing something on it. In that case, no, do not reverse hose orientation.

As long as you will actually install/use them and post a picture/review, its all worth it! I would of course ask at that time when I have a picture available before having you go through with it.

[Nader]

Dan just to be clear the bottom of the solenoid was labeled bottom not the bottom hose connection.

Originally Posted by Viper Specialty

I knew I remembered seeing something on it. In that case, no, do not reverse hose orientation.

As long as you will actually install/use them and post a picture/review, its all worth it! I would of course ask at that time when I have a picture available before having you go through with it.

[Viper Specialty]

Originally Posted by Nader

Dan just to be clear the bottom of the solenoid was labeled bottom not the bottom hose connection.

I'll go take a look at mine today and report back. Its been almost 2 years since I actually took a good look at one of them...

[Nader]

Thanks Dan. Greatly appreciated.

Originally Posted by Viper Specialty

I'll go take a look at mine today and report back. Its been almost 2 years since I actually took a good look at one of them...

[Nader]

Dan any luck? Did you get a chance to take a look at the valve?

[Viper Specialty]

PM'd you. In short, do not mount the valve upside down or change hose orientation.