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Old 03-28-2013, 04:37 PM
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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.
Just came back from the aerodrome after using my newly modded gas cans to dump 10 gallons of non-contaminated mogas into the RV-6. Not sure who was happier, the RV-6 for getting a drink or me for saving $15 over the price of airport fuel.

The can mods worked great. Definitely an RV topic.
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Old 03-29-2013, 09:50 AM
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Closeup of the nozzle I printed with my 3D printer. I printed it with olive green filament.


The whole shooting match, nozzle is sized for 1-1/4" hose:


Hose is just long enough to keep fuel from spilling while "in-transit" to flat on the wing:


Closeup of nozzle on can, its large enough that I don't need to remove anything but the clear hose to fill at the gas station:


Bacon sandwich I had for lunch a few days ago. Bacon crumbles, slaw, and Voodoo mayo. Yummy.
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Old 03-29-2013, 09:56 AM
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That spout is great!
The sandwich, I'm not so sure about.
I've heard about 3D printing, didn't know the 'art' is that advanced. Can you print up a lycoming connecting rod yet?
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Old 03-29-2013, 11:06 AM
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Can you print up a lycoming connecting rod yet?
Yes entirely possible, just not practical right now to do laser sintering 3D printing. At least at the hobby level. I understand that Boeing is now experimenting with large-scale aluminum 3D printing, where they could 3D print a spar, for example.
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Old 03-29-2013, 11:29 AM
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I'm really impressed with your handiwork....regarding the spout!
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Old 03-29-2013, 02:35 PM
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We use these utility jugs from Scribner Plastics for all of our ATV's and motorcycles. All of the local cycle shops sell these, even though they are "not approved for gasoline use".

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Old 03-29-2013, 03:22 PM
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I will continue to use the modified "trigger" spouts that came on the can. I pump straight into the cans at the gas station, but all mogas that goes into the RV-6 goes through a Mr. Funnel to trap any moisture or crud. The modified spout won't flow as fast as a large diameter unrestricted spout but it flows about right for the filter funnel.

I learned the value of the Mr. Funnel twenty years ago after a load of dirty fuel put my Fisher Super Koala in a pasture.
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Old 03-29-2013, 07:16 PM
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what a great thread, i have been going absolutely nuts with my new gas can.. i haven't timed how long it takes to empty but it feels like 5 minutes. (5 gallons. That one with the clear end is what i call a double big gulp nozzle. perfection.
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Old 03-29-2013, 07:24 PM
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http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performan...80211/10002/-1

Add the hose and cap access below, and it flows very fast. 3/4" hose. Dumps 5 gallons in under a minute.
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Old 03-29-2013, 07:54 PM
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Thumbs up I really like that idea.

We transport ALL our gas for the RV-12 from the local gas station in 5 gallon cans and it seem like it takes forever to fill. We have one can we trust that won't splash the window.

Thanks for posting, I have been looking into larger systems but I would still have to fill it from 5 gallon cans. I will give it a shot.
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