Evap-purge valve location 97 b2300 2wd

[daveylee]

Hi all. I have a 1997 b2300 2wd truck that has been the most reliable vehicle i've ever owned. I'm up against passing inspection considering it needs an evaporative purge valve that is no longer made for this model. Does anyone know where this valve is located and how to get to it? I'm told I may be able to clean it out and that it is near the gas tank. Not sure what will happen should I not be able to get one for it if it does need one. I'm trying salvage yards at his point as well.

The vehicle only has 148,000 on it and I've only had to change the battery in it other than tires and routine stuff. It runs great for 13 years old. Thanks.

[daveylee]

In case anyone was curious-Location is near the battery up front. Best advice: google Ford 97 ranger- It's the same thing. The evap canister is a lego looking device above the battery lower down-tube runs: canister to the purge valve then to the flow valve sensor then to intake manifold. If any of these hoses are worn/lose comes back p1443 emission check due to loss of vaccum and p0401 egr which is caused by , usually the other fault. I've started with the hoses then to the purge valve and flow sensor. 60 to 100 US dollars for total do it your self at Advance or NAPA.