Hello ostlar it's fun to read your posts & see the photos
Might you be willing to share how 'n why your truck was named Mitch..? Our truck got named Rammy but it just occured to me that reversing Rammy it becomes MY RAM a possible vanity lisence plate name..? Hmmm

The latest work was replacing the EVAP system purge valve & check valve both mounted near the fuel filter by the gas tank... Both parts are still available from Amayama... Previously I had removed & inspected the original valves and the purge valve was basically clogged... The new purge valve easily flows air towards the gas tank as compared to the original valve... RESULTS: when removing the gas cap only a small amount of pressure fuel vapor escapes whereas before removing the gas cap was like depressueizing a huge air tank... Either it's my imagination or the truck actually runs better now (2.6L Mikuni carb all original system) since replacing those EVAP valves... I've tried finding an EVAP Canister part # that has the part in stock but no luck... I might try getting a used canister and rebuild it with aquarium activated charcoal (no gas smell but it might make the truck run even better?) A google search about how can the EVAP system affect engine performance delivers some drastic scary answers..!

Anyway you might be interested in my photo albums at my member profile page no mods just trying to keep it running... CYA