Zeek 2,283 #1 Posted January 19, 2015 I know most of you hate the new style idiot proof gas containers with the lack of a good vent when pouring So here are some pictures of what I did to mine. Got the partial idea from someone off the forum. Works great! Drill a hole that matches a valve stem you want to put in. These are pressure fit, so it has to be exact - in my case 1/2 inch. Feed a wire through the hole and out the spout. Take the guts out of the valve stem, attach to the wire and pull up into the hole. Spray some silicone on and attach this to pull it up through, Leave the guts out, put the cap on and remove for pouring. Goes without saying . . .blow out any debris with air so it doesn't end up in you tank. Takes about five minutes 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,203 #2 Posted January 19, 2015 That's a great idea. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #3 Posted January 19, 2015 Now I can finally stop hating my EPA approved gas cans. I must have 8 or 10 of those wretched things. Thank you Zeek! You made my weekend! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 593 #4 Posted January 19, 2015 Awesome! Gonna have to try it out on some of my old cans. I bought a few of these in 2.5 & 5 Gal. Pouring has never been easier. http://m.lowes.com/pd/Eagle-5-Gallon-Metal-Gasoline-Can/1136093 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #5 Posted January 19, 2015 Great idea Zeek and thanks for passing it along. I know what I'll be doing tomm now! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,283 #6 Posted January 19, 2015 Awesome! Gonna have to try it out on some of my old cans. I bought a few of these in 2.5 & 5 Gal. Pouring has never been easier. http://m.lowes.com/pd/Eagle-5-Gallon-Metal-Gasoline-Can/1136093 Those definitely look nice and probably work well. If I only need one, I probably would have bought one of those. Thanks for sharing that. . . . my problem was I needed four 5G. containers and couldn't bring myself to spend $200 on containers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 500 #7 Posted January 19, 2015 Yeah F&*% the EPA make it work yourself ... Dang government always trying to keep me from hurting myself Now if I could figure out how to hack my old metal gas can with a metal hose so it doesn't leak I could throw out the plastic one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,329 #8 Posted January 19, 2015 Great idea Zeek, thanks for sharing! I love any project that starts with a drill bit, especially one that works so well in the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,937 #9 Posted January 19, 2015 Awesome... thanks for that Zeek. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #10 Posted January 19, 2015 From Rural King...I have a 5 gallon & a 2.5 gallon. No Spill 2.5 Gallon Capacity Fuel Can 1405 SKU: 044241002 | In stock. Ships in 1-2 business days. 4.8 4 4 Review(s)|Add Your Review $19.99 Google +TweetFacebookPinterest Shipping View Shipping Rates Economy Ground & Express Shipping available. (Exclusions may apply) Qty: Add to Cart Loading... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,476 #11 Posted January 20, 2015 I absolutely HATE the new gas cans . I usually wind up wearing more fuel than goes into the tank . Adding a Schrader-valve is a good Idea . But i have a buddy in Canada who brought me 4 -5 gal "old style" cans . They still sell them at Canadian tire . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 4,895 #12 Posted January 20, 2015 Wal mart actually stocks them here as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #13 Posted January 20, 2015 Awesome! Gonna have to try it out on some of my old cans. I bought a few of these in 2.5 & 5 Gal. Pouring has never been easier. http://m.lowes.com/pd/Eagle-5-Gallon-Metal-Gasoline-Can/1136093 Stopping at LOWES today to pickup one of those Eagle cans. Sent from my tractor seat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,805 #14 Posted January 20, 2015 Zeek - that is a great idea. I did a similar but simpler thing. I drilled a 1/4" hole in mine and stuck a golf tee in it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 565 #15 Posted January 21, 2015 Cool....I've used one of those in a gatoraid bottle to make a temp tank before...but never thought about using it as a vent..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,805 #16 Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) I forgot to mention, that if you push the golf tee in too tight, and leave the gas can in the sun, the expanding gases will cause the golf tee to launch when the internal pressure get too high. A screw on cap is a much better idea. I have four of the new "EPA" type cans. I just went to TSC and picked up a 4-pack of valve stems. Edited January 21, 2015 by rmaynard 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #17 Posted January 21, 2015 I forgot to mention, that if you push the golf tee in too tight, and leave the gas can in the sun, the expanding gases will cause the golf tee to launch when the internal pressure get too high. A screw on cap is a much better idea. I have four the the new "EPA" type cans. I just went to TSC and picked up a 4-pack of valve stems. I think that's a feature called "automatic pressure release valve, with notification" I wouldn't have it any other way... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #18 Posted January 21, 2015 This is a great solution to those dam new stinking pieces of crappy "safe" cans. (Yes...I feel better now) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,589 #19 Posted January 21, 2015 i don't get it, what's so bad on these "american" jerrycans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,283 #20 Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) i don't get it, what's so bad on these "american" jerrycans? No vent or vent through the spout which restricts pouring/makes splashes, etc. if that is what you are asking. The old style was very simple - pop the cap off the unrestricted spout -> open the air valve in the back -> pour a nice, solid stream from as high as you dare with a smooth flow instead of gurgle, gurgle, splash, suck, repeat . . . Edited January 22, 2015 by Zeek 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,329 #21 Posted January 22, 2015 With emphasis on the suck... By the way Bob , I use a galvanized roofing nail in one of my cans, so far no launch. And if it does some day, I didn't do it man! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites