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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1975FORWARD CONTROL 5.7L ENG VIN Y, AUTOMATIC TRANS, TRANS MFR CD 400/M40REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALFUEL SYSTEMFUEL EVAPORATION SYSTEMSTESTINGGENERAL MOTORSBOWL VENT VALVE

1975 Chevrolet Forward Control 5.7L Eng VIN Y, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 400/M40

Bowl Vent Valve

1975 Chevrolet Forward Control 5.7L Eng VIN Y, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 400/M40SECTION Bowl Vent Valve

Remove bowl vent vapor hose from carburetor. Check open condition of valve by connecting to a manual vacuum pumps. It should not be possible to draw more than 0.5" Hg if valve is open (as when engine is off).
If high resistance or plugged system is found, check for plugged or restricted hose. Hose may be cleared with compressed air. If hose is clear, remove canister filter. If restriction persists, replace canister.
To check valve closed position, run engine at idle. Manifold vacuum will be applied to valve through control line. Bowl vent line should exhibit a plugged condition.
If valve is not closed, remove control vacuum line and check for vacuum. If no vacuum, check for hose restriction or leak. Replace hose if required. If vacuum is present, replace canister assembly.
NOTE: On Chrysler Corp. vehicles, ensure vapor hose from carburetor float bowl-to-charcoal canister is routed properly. This hose is too long on many models, causing a loop that traps fuel, blocking fuel vapor flow from carburetor. Common driver complaints are hard hot start and rich idle conditions.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.