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Old 03-27-2013, 10:23 PM
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Unfortunately, this doesn't really address the newest (and worst) version of the gas cans with the spring-loaded spout.

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I tried to pour some gas from my ATV can into my truck the other day and I tried using a pencil to hold the spring down so the gas could go in. I tried to pull the pencil out and the eraser caught, fell off into the gas tank. Im not sure how ling it takes for the eraser to dissolve, but I hope not too long!

My truck doesn't even have a cap. It just has that spring loaded thing I hate.
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Old 03-28-2013, 07:11 AM
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The racing-type fuel cans are not good IMO (I have some), they require you to hold the can in an awkward position since the vent is near the neck. I modified my squarish ventless cans with the stupid spouts to use a truck tire stem like the video (this is an old trick BTW) but I designed a new nozzle to go on the can which replaces the "safety" spouts with one that is much shorter and takes a short length of 1-14" ID hose. I can empty a can in a matter of seconds into tank in the RV. In fact I put a towel on the wing and the geometry is such that I can start pouring and rest the can on the wing while it empties. I designed the spout in Solidworks and printed it with my Reprap 3D printer. I can post the .STL file on Thingiverse if anyone is interested. It works great.
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Old 03-28-2013, 07:51 AM
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The racing-type fuel cans are not good IMO (I have some), they require you to hold the can in an awkward position since the vent is near the neck. I modified my squarish ventless cans with the stupid spouts to use a truck tire stem like the video (this is an old trick BTW) but I designed a new nozzle to go on the can which replaces the "safety" spouts with one that is much shorter and takes a short length of 1-14" ID hose. I can empty a can in a matter of seconds into tank in the RV. In fact I put a towel on the wing and the geometry is such that I can start pouring and rest the can on the wing while it empties. I designed the spout in Solidworks and printed it with my Reprap 3D printer. I can post the .STL file on Thingiverse if anyone is interested. It works great.

Any photos?
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Old 03-28-2013, 08:49 AM
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Interesting thread. I had made all of the mods on my containers except the vent.

The ebay link does not thread on so there is the change it will open in transit but otherwise, it looks worth doing (since my gas cans only travel 4 miles in the back of my truck to get to my RV-8).

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Old 03-28-2013, 08:50 AM
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http://www.amazon.com/Moeller-Scepte.../dp/B000MTCQO2
http://www.rotopax.com/Conventional-Spout-Set.html
http://www.shopping.com/6-versaflex-...vg==/info?sb=1
You can buy 'replacement parts' that are made to fit your new style can, and have the old fashioned 'good' spout, plus a snap shut vent. you drill a 1/2 hole on the can (in the correct place) and snap the vent in.
The new cans are really good. I like the top and side handle red 5 gallon poly plastic can with the 'replacement parts' nozzle & vent.
I also have the VP racing fuel cans, which hold 6 gallons each. Those I set on the wing and use a "Safety Syphon" to decant. The have a large diameter cap with a threaded plug that takes (I think 1/2" npt) a pipe nipple so you can put a ball valve and hose on a cap. Then you can up end the can of gas, insert the hose in the tank, then open the valve. Then open the vent and it goes in fast.
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Old 03-28-2013, 08:59 AM
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A bit more pricey, but there are no restrictions on these types of cans,


http://www.amazon.com/VP-Racing-Fuel...words=fuel+can
i came in here to post this, the guy in the video is reinventing the wheel
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Old 03-28-2013, 09:04 AM
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Any photos?
Yep I will take one tonight.
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Old 03-28-2013, 10:07 AM
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This post does not relate to RV's and doesn't relate to anything aviation related, but yet it is still here. While it is interesting, it does not conform to the posting rules.

My two cents worth.
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Old 03-28-2013, 10:15 AM
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This post does not relate to RV's and doesn't relate to anything aviation related, but yet it is still here. While it is interesting, it does not conform to the posting rules.

My two cents worth.

Dunno, lots of folks transport Mogas for their planes.
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Old 03-28-2013, 10:21 AM
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Some of us even keep some Avgas at home for our RV-10 in one of these things. I have 8. I despise those new spouts.
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