Adding fuel from 5 gal container

[RNeumann]

Posted the video in the Mahindra section but this applies to any tractor with the fuel fill in the hood.


Mahindra 1538 add fuel to tractor - YouTube


No Spill, Inc. Diesel Can, 5 gal., CARB Compliant - For Life Out Here

 

[beowulf]

Thanks. Nice - I am getting older and it is getting harder to lift and hold and pour. I looked for those "nozzles" but only saw them on the No Fill containers that were for sale. I will try to find just the nozzles - I assume they fit the standard yellow five gallon diesel containers. Post if you know where I can find them.

UPDATE:
Now found just the nozzles - but info there says they only fit the No-Fill cans as they have an odd cap of some kind that does not fit standard yellow diesel containers. . . .so out of luck as I already have 4 of those containers. And after reading the reviews on Amazon it seems there are serious issues. Just sayin.

Amazon.com: No-Spill 6131 Gas Can Nozzle Assembly: Patio, Lawn & Garden

 

[oosik]

I'm 74 - so I'm looking & listening also. One of these days a jerry can full is going to be too much for me also. My jerry cans are the old military metal ones - and they are weighty to start with.

 

[Texasmark]

I'm 74 - so I'm looking & listening also. One of these days a jerry can full is going to be too much for me also. My jerry cans are the old military metal ones - and they are weighty to start with.

We're about the same age. I gave in this past year and started buying the new types in the 2 gallon size; up to 4 of the little suckers now. I still have 5 gallon cans which I use on my larger ZTs that have a 5+ gallon tank and the tank is on the side where you can easily get to it and has a large diameter fill port. Still using the steel Jerry can for this.

I hear a lot of bitching about the new cans but I like them, especially in situations where you can't see, pouring small quantities, like 5 hp or less engines. On my JD L110 42" mower converted to my "Gator", the fill is right behind the seat (have to flip it up) and you can't get a 5 gallon can on it without puking gas all over everything. The little 2 gal with the new spout, is not only light, it holds about the amount of fuel the tank does, rests on the side of the fill lip so you don't have to hold it up, and shuts off when fuel gets up to it, preventing overruns...if you are ready to pull the can when it comes up.

When I go to the filling station, I have all them at the rear of the truck and fill them while filling the Jerrys. A walk in the park. WM has the 2 gal. in the garden section with the black tube and green top for $10 something. I like these better than the type with the red and white tube and red cap.

 

[cat fever]

The way I'm looking to go is a big tank for diesel, just so much easier filling the tractor. For gas I just use the 5 gallon can and don't fill it all the way. About 3 gallons and it's not to heavy with the no spill spout.

 

[k0ua]

Posted the video in the Mahindra section but this applies to any tractor with the fuel fill in the hood.


Mahindra 1538 add fuel to tractor - YouTube


No Spill, Inc. Diesel Can, 5 gal., CARB Compliant - For Life Out Here

I always put a soft towel on the hood of the tractor before I flop the 5 gal can up there on its side. My theory is that the soft towel will help prevent any grit on the can or the hood from interacting and making scratches in the hood. It seems to be working. First I flip the towel over the hood to blow off any dust on the hood. Then gently spread the towel and put the can up there on the hood.

 

[mguitas]

I got the longer spout with it.

 

[arrow]

I like pouring it into a 2.5 gallon container first. The main reason for this beyond the easier lift, is I can stick a funnel that has a fine mesh filter in it and pour from the 6 gallon container. This way I can eliminate impurities right off the bat. I also stick this same funnel in the tractor and pour the about 2 gallons a little more neatly as well as double filtration. As these 2.5 gallon bottles are translucent, I mark off pre measured oil level lines for all my vehicle oil capacities as some are weird amounts such as 4.1 or 4.2 gallons. I even use this funnel/bottle mark technique with smaller quart bottles for filtering chainsaw fuel and knowing exact, pre measured capacity of chainsaw fuel tanks, never worry about over fills and subsequent spillage.

 

[sdef]

No high lifting of heavy fuel cans for me these days. I fuel my tractor using a 12VDC pump/hose assembly located on the ground.

Also, all of my 2 cycle equipment and UTV are fueled from cans and all go through a filter first such as this one for the tractor: Amazon.com: Mr. Funnel AF15CB Fuel Filter: Automotive.

Even though I filter all stored fuel, during the tractor's 400 hour service fuel filter change last week, I still found more trash in the fuel filter bowl than I was expecting. This is the second fuel filter change with the first one having a bunch of stuff most likely from tractor assembly.

 

[Turbys_1700]

I purchased a 12V pump and nozzle off eBay last year for around $70. It works great. I have a 50 gallon transfer tank inherited from my father. I used both and it beats lifting 5 gallon cans to pieces.

 

[RjCorazza]

I also switched to a diesel transfer pump with auto shut off nozzle about 10 years ago. Not cheap, but it has saved me immeasurable hassle.
For gas (small walk behind mower and backup generator) I fill 5 gallon Jerry cans and gravity fill a 55 gal drum. Pump out with a manual pump.

 

[scdeerslayer]

Thanks. Nice - I am getting older and it is getting harder to lift and hold and pour. I looked for those "nozzles" but only saw them on the No Fill containers that were for sale. I will try to find just the nozzles - I assume they fit the standard yellow five gallon diesel containers. Post if you know where I can find them.

UPDATE:
Now found just the nozzles - but info there says they only fit the No-Fill cans as they have an odd cap of some kind that does not fit standard yellow diesel containers. . . .so out of luck as I already have 4 of those containers. And after reading the reviews on Amazon it seems there are serious issues. Just sayin.

Amazon.com: No-Spill 6131 Gas Can Nozzle Assembly: Patio, Lawn & Garden

The opening that the No-Spill nozzles fit on is much larger than the opening on other fuel containers. It looks like that's the reason for the vast majority of the negative reviews, either it wasn't shown before, the buyers' reading comprehension is lacking, or the buyers just didn't understand that No-Spill is a brand name. I've learned to never put much faith into Amazon descriptions anyhow, I typically research items on the manufacturer's site or other retail sites and match product numbers on Amazon. There were some others negative reviews that seemed that the gasket was missing, that could be a legitimate issue if the gasket isn't included with the nozzle.

I've switched all of my fuel containers to this style. I've got 2 five gallons for diesel and 2 1.25 gallons for 2 strokes. Definitely easier than any other plastic containers made today, I even find them easier and less messy than the blitz cans. The biggest issue I've had was learning not to over fill the chainsaws because the gas comes out pretty fast. I do plan on adding vents to the diesel cans so they can pour out faster. Every diesel container I've ever had before I just unscrewed the nozzle and poured into a funnel.

 

[Planepilot]

I put a towel/rag on the hood, hoist my 5 gallon diesel jug up on the hood and siphon into my tractor using one of the shake siphon hoses like this one. ABN Siphon Hose 6' Shaker Siphon with Anti-Static Tubing

Amazon.com: ABN Siphon Hose 6' Shaker Siphon with Anti-Static Tubing: Automotive

It makes it easy with minimal mess.

 

[BufordBoone]

I used to do the 5-gal can thing. Both tractors have fill caps on top of the hood. Required a ladder and, usually, a foot on the front tire. One day I missed my step getting down and almost cracked my head on the bucket. The wife demanded we get a transfer tank (OK!).

I got a 100 gal tank, pump and filter setup at TSC. I hook a battery up when I need to fuel. During the install, I left the pickup tube off the bottom of the tank. I can't pump out the last 5 or so gallons. I figure that will allow any moisture to settle. About every other year, I'll siphon the remainder out and use it to start a brush pile.

Refilling the tank is easy. I use straps to set it in the back of my pickup, drive to truck stop, fill it up and use the straps to remove and replace it.

The Kubota has a handy feature where it will beep as you fill. Faster beeps mean it is getting full. Solid tone tells me to stop. I still have to stand on a cinder block to monitor the JD fill but it is simple.

I should have done this from the beginning.

 

[boggen]

google
siphon hand pump

as long as i can get the 5 gallon up on the hood. it pretty much empties the 5 gallons. and when dealing with push mowers, weed whackers / trimmers and 2 cycle engines. i can trickle the fuel out of the gas cans, within reason when the cans are full.
Amazon.com: TERAPUMP (TM) TRDP14 Siphon Manual Hand Liquid Transfer Pump: Automotive

a battery operated one do not much care for. to top heavy and ends up falling over
Amazon.com: Sierra Tools Battery-Operated Liquid Transfer Pump, Model# JB5684: Home Improvement

i spill to much trying to dump into a funnel let alone getting a spout into the hole.

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if do not have the muscle see about some pulleys and rope or something and hook above some place in the garage. to lift up gas can.

my mom, she ends up pouring 5 gallons to a 2 gallon can, then lifts the 2 gallon up.

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i need to find a smaller little "hand pump siphon" per first link above. to deal with 1 gallon to 2.5 gallon jugs of oil. to deal with topping off oil on tractors (hydraulic oil / transmission oil)

 

[PILOON]

Been there done that!

I found a neet small DC pump on EBay that set me back about $14.00 (from Shina)
Neatest, coolest device.
Fits into 2 inch opening, has 5/8 outlet and prewired c/w an inline switch and clamps for the battery.
I swear it pumps 4-5 gals in about 1.5 mins and a bonus is that it self drains as you pull it out of the container.
Takes a second or two B4 fuel starts to flow but then it is fast.
Instruction sheet says for fuel and water only , not gasoline.
If I can locate my purchase info I'll add to this discussion as I'm totally impressed.

 

[Dustind]

I once saw a clever idea. It was a gravity feed fuel can with wheels and a hose at the bottom. He would lift the 20 gallon (best guess) can with his loader and chain and let gravity do the rest, No lifting,, no mess..

 

[Looking4new]

I use a 'jiggle siphon' and put about 4 gallons in my 5 gallon cans and swing them up on top of my hood. They sit on an old kitchen towel to keep from scratching the hood.

 

[wsc9tt]

I bought a larger "Mr Funnel" from Amazon: Amazon.com: Mr. Funnel AF8CB Fuel Filter: Automotive

And then I remove the lid from the 5-gallon cans completely and just dump the gas in. The funnel is large enough that it can handle sloshing without the lid and works at a high speed. The funnel also removes water from fuel and any small particles. The only downside is that it always leaves like a 1/4 cup of gas behind in the funnel. I just pour that back in the gas can unless it looks like it contains water.

When I first got the filter I mixed a 1/2 gallon of diesel with 50% water and mixed it vigorously. Afterward, the filter recovered exactly the amount of water I had added to the gas.

Anyway, by removing the useless "safety" fillers from the cans I never need to deal with that sillyness.

 

[Uncle Lar]

Just my 2 cents here. I use the towel under the 5 gal can, a smaller Mr. Funnel, and the cheapo kerosene pump for kerosene heaters from Home Depot, about 3 bucks. Easy. In my 70s, and not doing things as easily as i used to .