OT: CAFE Gas Cans

Dukester · Apr 20, 2014

What to do with these modern CAFE/CARB compliant gas cans? I
thought I was just unlucky buying and destroying 2 of them last
summer but after a bit of reading realize they are the only kind
available. Unbelievable how difficult they are to use, never mind
the fuel that is spilt & wasted.

Anyone out there have better luck with these things or am I just
a total doofus with them. Would love to find an old style one or
a way to "improve" these.

Dukester

JMOR · Apr 20, 2014

Rip the guts out of the nozzle and drill a hole to insert a tubeless tire stem for a vent......then you are back to old style that works. BTDT

flembo · Apr 20, 2014

If your a duffus so aren"t I. JMOR is right I have done that to both of mine. There is no way I had the patience or the strength to stand there holding a five gal. can long enough to empty it even after gutting the nozle and the vent hole it takes a lot longer to empty than my 20 plus yr. old one. what is needed is the old style pour spout and the added vent hole.

Ken/Wa · Apr 20, 2014

Glad I have some of the old ones. I tried to put five gallons of gas with one of the new ones, and it took 20 minutes. They are worthless.

shaun wallace · Apr 20, 2014

I am still useing hyd oil buckets and nobody says anything about it.

reomack · Apr 20, 2014

Shoot, if you painted them red I think they would be legal even.

okie8n · Apr 20, 2014

try your local farm and ranch store ie Atwoods, TSC, orcheilein don"t know the correct spelling, even noticed some in the local Wally World. I think I gave 10 bucks for 4 about a month ago

okie8n · Apr 20, 2014

oops for got to add replacement nozzels like old school

Royse · Apr 20, 2014

Take the top off an pour though a funnel with a screen in it.
If you need a vent, as I did, use a valve stem as JMOR mentioned.
I also bought some military gerry cans at a local farm auction.
Until they rust out I think I'm set.

TL (Va) · Apr 20, 2014

Another option:
Eagle Gas Can

Royse · Apr 20, 2014

(quoted from post at 20:49:29 04/20/14) Another option:
Eagle Gas Can

TL, I agree that is an option, but honestly, at $65 for a 5 gallon can,
I would load my tractor on a trailer and haul it to the gas station first!

jon · Apr 20, 2014

Get one of these & dump it in.
You won't spill a drop.

Amazon

ScoutB · Apr 20, 2014

These vents are like the old style cans had. 5 for $3.70 is a pretty good deal.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Yellow-Ve...lug-Blitz-Wedco-Scepter-Essence-/261152083357

Tom New Jersey · Apr 20, 2014

I drilled small hole in the top rear of the can then put a thumb screw in it to be removed for a vent. Doesn't work too bad.

Walston · Apr 21, 2014

I have some of these. Pretty pricy, but I am happy with them. Easy to use, vent well, pour fast and the no spill works.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200516543_200516543?cm_mmc=Google-pla-_-Fuel%20Transfer%20%2B%20Lubrication-_-Fuel%20Cans-_-27125&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=27125&gclid=CO3Km8-78b0CFSho7Aodo2cAtQ

TL (Va) · Apr 21, 2014

Hey, to each his own.
My last eagle can lasted about 25 years before rusting on the inside (my fault and ethanol's)
I found ethanol free gas, and expect this one to last at least 20 ($3.25 per year). Made in USA too

Royse · Apr 21, 2014

"Hey, to each his own."

For sure!

That's sticker shock though!
No way a plastic can will last 20 years around here.
Those old gerry cans might though.
$5 at auction and we used them as seats all day! LOL

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