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Old 06-20-2007, 07:38 PM   #1 (permalink)
dfkrug
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Default Diesel fueling made easy (easier, anyway)

I don't buy a lot of fuel, but I learned years ago that I hate to
lift fuel cans and pour then into the filler on my tractors. I have
seen several threads about this and how tractor users preferred
to do it.

My current solution is not ideal, but it is a great improvement. This does
not apply to you guys who buy LOTS of diesel, of course.

What I did was take a Jerry can and make a cap with a welded-on
tube so I could use air pressure to fuel my tractor. The cap also has
a schrader valve stem with the core removed. Finally I bought a used
fuel nozzle at the flea market, and I removed its anti-overfill valve.

I can now stick the nozzle in the tractor, lock it ON, apply air pressure
with my air hose, and put almost 5 gallons in the tractor in about 10
seconds. No more lifting and spilling.

I can easily lift and carry a full can to/from my truck whenever I need to
get more.
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