Pouring fuel from cans

[Raul-02]

I got sick of the L-o-n-g pour of a five-gallon can. I use those no-spill cans, The venting is slow
I got these hoping they'd help , they were easy enough to install

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098XG757Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Alan W.]

I had some used metal valve stems that I put in mine. Works so much better now.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Those DEFINITELY WORK!. I couldn't believe how fast they allowed to pour.... almost too fast!

 

[Raul-02]

used metal valve stems

That'd work great. Pull the actual valve and bob's yer uncle.

 

[RalphVa]

Remove the cap and stick a small battery-driven pump into the hole. Turn on.

 

[Roadworthy]

Great idea, thanks for sharing. I like the shorter pour time and the batteries won't ever go dead!!

 

[CobyRupert]

A siphon / shaker hose. Set the can on the fender, shake the hose a couple times, then go check the fluids, etc.. for a couple minutes while the can empties itself.

 

[CADplans]

I should make a video,, (Somebody probably has??)
ANYWAYS,,,
instead of pouring any jug with the spout "down", pour with the spout rotated 90 or 180 degrees.

When the jug is rotated, there is much more room for air to enter.
This works for oil and antifreeze gallon jugs especially well.
It also works on 5 gallon jugs.
Also, when an oil 5 quart container is poured when rotated, it is almost impossible to spill oil.
(The pour opening is MUCH closer to the hole you are pouring into)
Many times, you can pour oil directly into an engine fill opening, without a funnel.

It is AMAZING how much faster a container will empty when there is no glug, glug, glug happening

As the pour jug approaches being empty, you can rotate the pour spout back to the bottom, to finish emptying.

 

[Jstpssng]

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A siphon / shaker hose. Set the can on the fender, shake the hose a couple times, then go check the fluids, etc.. for a couple minutes while the can empties itself.

I put the can in the loader bucket, raise it up and use one of those to get the fuel running.

 

[oosik]

I keep my diesel in military Jerry cans along with a large diameter flexible metal nozzle. The can will empty in about three minuets. It's the lifting/holding of the full can that is most difficult.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Or...... you can get one of these:

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Works great, will pump a 5gal can in under 2 minutes. I made a little wheeled cart to move around. Only lift the can out of the truck.....

Here is the cart:

 

[civilian]

Will gas or diesel destroy a rubber push in tire valve stem? Seeing the OP's solution with the metal cap, the tire valve stem came to mind. The push in stem may be easier to install then the OP's. Did not look for the installation instructions for the OP's Any thoughts? Jon

 

[dieselscout80]

I’ve had metal valve stem a a diesel can for like 5 years with no issues.

 

[oldballs]

I’ve had metal valve stem a a diesel can for like 5 years with no issues.

Same here............probably about 10 yesrs......
Cheers,
Mike

 

[2manyrocks]

Will gas or diesel destroy a rubber push in tire valve stem? Seeing the OP's solution with the metal cap, the tire valve stem came to mind. The push in stem may be easier to install then the OP's. Did not look for the installation instructions for the OP's Any thoughts? Jon

The issue with a normal push in rubber valve stem is the typical plastic gas can isn't that thick and the surface where you'd put the stem typically has a seam and isn't flat. A normal stem may not seal. This is why the ones that the OP linked are screw together valves. They are also brass and presumably the seal on them is designed for gasoline.

Basically, you drill a hole. (I'm not clear on how you get the shavings out of a gas can that has had gas in it, myself) Then attach the stem to a wire and fish the stem into place from the inside. Screw the top on from the outside. Remove the wire.

The old gas cans had spouts that worked and had vents. There's no telling how much gas has been spilled because of incredibly stupid new mandated gas can spouts. Then they don't flow, and people end up having to find ways to vent them because the new gas can designs are so messed up.

 

[Eagle1]

Or just install the old fashion plastic ones...

https://www.amazon.com/JSP-Manufacturing-Yellow-Chilton-Rotopax/dp/B00MNC6L24/ref=asc_df_B00MNC6L24/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241967373029&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12030482886569870888&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9023658&hvtargid=pla-522082368626&psc

 

[bcp]

I no longer have difficulty pouring from a can. Solution: when new and empty, I write the instructions on the bottom.



Bruce

 

[grsthegreat]

Or just install the old fashion plastic ones...

https://www.amazon.com/JSP-Manufacturing-Yellow-Chilton-Rotopax/dp/B00MNC6L24/ref=asc_df_B00MNC6L24/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241967373029&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12030482886569870888&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9023658&hvtargid=pla-522082368626&psc

These are what i use. With unibit to make clean hole. Then i 2 part epoxy it inplace so it wont pop out. Works great.

 

[JJT]

I don't use the slow pour spout, I simply pour from the jug into a big funnel stuck in the tank filler neck. I agree the new spouts are a pita.....

 

[grsthegreat]

Any time the govt gets involved, it sucks. They ruined fuel cans years ago. I loved my old jerry cans.