Dropped spout in the Gas Tank

[EE_Bota]

I think it is very unlikely that any harm will ever come of it. In a hydraulic system, I would not risk it. In a fuel system I would.

 

[easygo]

I made refueling very easy with the help of a $3 or $4 siphon. It has worked without a hitch for over three years. Never spilled more then a drop or two of diesel as I lift the discharge side out of the the tank. And thankfully nothing fell in (yet).

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Just too simple.

 

[davatk]

I made refueling very easy with the help of a $3 or $4 siphon. It has worked without a hitch for over three years. Never spilled more then a drop or two of diesel as I lift the discharge side out of the the tank. And thankfully nothing fell in (yet).

Hmm. Thats a good idea ! I have one of those things too. And I guess I could use it to drain my tank so maybe I could find the spout I dropped. :thumbsup:

Thanks !

 

[rus_geek]

turn it upside down and shake it

Now *THAT* I want to see :laughing:

 

[sweettractors]

Thanks to all for your comments. It is comforting to know that I am not the only one who has done this. I was looking at my wifes hand last night, I think it may just fit down in that hole. :laughing: Anyhow, I think I'll let it get down real low and take a flashlight to see if I see it in there. Maybe then I can fish it out.

Thanks again ! :thumbsup:

You don't have any grandchildren do you?? Ha Ha. Ken Sweet

 

[Gale Hawkins]

turn it upside down and shake it

That was what we did when I dropped a corner off of a paper towel in our tank.
:thumbsup:

 

[davatk]

You don't have any grandchildren do you?? Ha Ha. Ken Sweet

No, I'm not "quite" an old f@rt yet. But gettin close

 

[davatk]

Well, I finally got this thing out yesterday. Tank was almost empty, and I took a coat hanger and fished it out. :thumbsup: I don't think it would've hurt anything, but I do have more peace of mind with it out of there.

 

[ShenandoahJoe]

Nostalgia -- the first post I made here was on exactly this topic.

Mine's still in there. I fish around for it every now and then, when I get bored, but I've never caught anything. What kind of bait did you use?