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01-28-2014, 04:15 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: USA
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Tip: Fix those idiot proof gas cans
I have one good old gas can and 6 of those idiot vent-free abominations. I've seen various kits to fix them but don't always trust the vendor. I found a solution on amazon.com
The "Hi-Flo Gas Can Spout Kit" ... but i comes with a disclaimer:
this product is banned for sale in the following states: CA, CT, DC, DE, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA and VA Thankfully, the white version is called the "Hi-Flo Water Can Spout Kit" and is available everywhere 
It fits both of the common 5 gallon cans I have picked up from places like walmart. |
01-28-2014, 04:44 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Ottawa, Ks
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Yes, I bought several of these when I saw them at Orschlen's last summer!
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01-28-2014, 05:22 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Alabama
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I have undeleted this thread because it is very much RV related for those of us who are fueling our RVs with auto gas hauled from a local station in the plastic red cans.
I modified my cans by removing the interlocks in the nozzles and adding vents made from steel tire valve stems. The cans now flow great and the O-320 seems to be very happy on mogas. I sure am enjoying not having to clean the lead deposits off the black bottom of my plane!  |
01-28-2014, 05:38 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hopkinsville, KY
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01-28-2014, 05:53 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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01-28-2014, 05:54 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Round Rock, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Buchanan
I have undeleted this thread because it is very much RV related for those of us who are fueling our RVs with auto gas hauled from a local station in the plastic red cans.
I modified my cans by removing the interlocks in the nozzles and adding vents made from steel tire valve stems. The cans now flow great and the O-320 seems to be very happy on mogas. I sure am enjoying not having to clean the lead deposits off the black bottom of my plane! |
Thanks Sam, IMHO your are the BEST moderator here hands down. Good thought put in before pushing the magic button! THANKS a million. Wish more would do the same.
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01-28-2014, 06:00 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
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I'm still trying to figure out why the EPA mandated the change to our gas cans? I spill more gas with these ventless cans than I ever did with the vented cans.
More wisdom by the people who brought us MTBE and ethanol.
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01-28-2014, 06:00 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Taylorsville, Ga
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Vlad's refueling station
Makes my hand hurt!! Knowing how must fuel has been pushed thru there!!
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01-28-2014, 06:04 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Round Rock, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N941WR
I'm still trying to figure out why the EPA mandated the change to our gas cans? I spill more gas with these ventless cans than I ever did with the vented cans.
More wisdom by the people who brought us MTBE and ethanol.
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No Sir... a politicians brother-in-law designed the change and sold he heck out of them.
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Retired N622DR - Serial #V7A1467
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01-28-2014, 06:07 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Lake Country, B.C. Canada
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..andanotherthing.....
Quote:
Originally Posted by N941WR
I'm still trying to figure out why the EPA mandated the change to our gas cans? I spill more gas with these ventless cans than I ever did with the vented cans. More wisdom by the people who brought us MTBE and ethanol.
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.... the people who decided that new electrical outlets had to have the skinny hole/wide hole......so that half of my Dad's tools no longer could be plugged in!
(oh, the lives we've saved though!!!! ) 
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