Fuel can spouts. I'm tired of breaking them

[bambam31]

I know the reason I'm breaking them is because I lean the spout on the tank. Has anyone found a solution to this problem?

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[sburn518]

I use a hand siphon hose that came with an old kerosene heater to fill my 3800 out of a 5 gallon can. Set the can on the seat or the hood fill it from there. No more mess all over the hood or trying to hold the 5 gallons of fuel up to fill the tractor.

 

[bcp]

I've never cracked one by leaning it on the spout, but I have done it exactly like that by over-tightening the clamping nut.

Bruce

 

[Swampcollie]

Im an old guy. I got a mr funnel and no longer use the spout. Just pour it in. Much quicker, cleaner, and filters the fuel.

 

[sheepfarmer]

I have one of those square yellow cans that you have to hold the valve open to pour. I put it on a box on my tool cart and so on its side it is the right height to dispense into the mr funnel. So all I have to do is open the valve. No lifting once it is on the cart.

https://www.google.com/search?q=die...&ved=0ahUKEwin-Iq-3YbTAhWGSyYKHfu0DKsQgTYI1wQ

 

[Jim L.]

"No-spill" yellow 5 gal container with handles top and back.

It will sit on top of the L3800 and works like a charm.

 

[groomerbuck]

There is only two types of fuel/gas cans ill ever buy anymore.

 

[OBKubota]

https://m.canadiantire.ca/#/products/productDetail/0283109P/false/false/false
They work great no lifting no bending no straining you can buy them all over Walmart Northern tool just about anywhere that's the best 15 bucks I ever spent.
Video here https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FYlMcBiPafE

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[billrigsby]

I know the reason I'm breaking them is because I lean the spout on the tank. Has anyone found a solution to this problem?

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Get rid of the "CALIFORNIA" spout and replace it with a real one,
something like this.....

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/gas-can-replacement-spout

 

[Kingcreek]

I hate those new spouts. I throw them away and use a funnel.

 

[jkcolo22]

There is only two types of fuel/gas cans ill ever buy anymore.

Agreed, but I would add SureCan to that list. Works great, no spills. https://www.surecanusa.com


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[jkcolo22]

Get rid of the "CALIFORNIA" spout and replace it with a real one,

something like this.....

I can never get the threads to match on those aftermarket kits. I just end up with a bigger mess and increased frustration.






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[jkcolo22]

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[Yooper]

I have the same fuel container that Sheepfarmer referenced, and I really like it except for holding down the button while filling the tractor. I solved this issue by installing a cam to hold down the button. Now I set it on top of the hood, flip the cam and just keep and eye on it until empty.

 

[evanyj350]

Love my VP racing high flow cans. I even drilled the top off one and tapped in the next bigger size hose barb.

Also use a shake siphon on some pcs of equipment. Set the can down at a level higher than the fill hole, shake the siphon and watch it drain.... a little slower, but you don't have to hold the can.....

 

[torch]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00318D7K8

Takes 2 D batteries. Sit the fuel can on the floor board, drop the pump in the can, switch on and fill gently with no spillage. Done.

 

[groomerbuck]

Those work very good too^.

 

[sheepfarmer]

I have the same fuel container that Sheepfarmer referenced, and I really like it except for holding down the button while filling the tractor. I solved this issue by installing a cam to hold down the button. Now I set it on top of the hood, flip the cam and just keep and eye on it until empty.

Yooper where did you get the cam? Can it be adjusted so flow not too fast?

 

[D2Cat]

Sheepfarmer, I'll bet he sourced some parts and made the side pieces in his shop.

 

[sheepfarmer]

D2 now that I think about it I bet you're right