Smog filter

[Tommyt]

1971 Mustang Mach 1 and I have the charcoal filter(?) just hanging on the passenger side of the engine compartment. Am I missing a bracket I can't see how to attach it and make it stationary.

 

[Carolina_Mountain_Mustangs]

The bracket bolts to the rear of the shock tower with three like 1/4" hex head sheet metal bolts. The bracket has a strap that goes around the canister. The 71 & 72 is shorter than the 73.

 

[Tommyt]

Thanks I'll look to see if I can find a bracket. At least I know the setup. I guess I'm lucky the canister is even there. Thanks again

 

[OMS]

Tommyt, the other posters information is not for 1971,  his info is for 1973

For you 1971 and in 1972, the canister  is mounted to the passenger side rear fender apron

There is a welded on plate with 3 studs the bracket bolts to.

If you don't see the studs, they may have broken off, look into the fender well and you can see the plate

If someone changed the fender apron, the plate might be missing

I may have the parts you need