Oil & Fuel Best way to fill up CK35 diesel tank?

[deputyrpa]

The thumb or the nozzel?

Either....

 

[malk315]

I have two of these:

Northern Tool Diesel Can

They have a handle on the top and on the back (90 degrees apart). That allows me to get the filler spout all setup, grab the can by both handles, tip it like I'm going to fill over the ground to test that the no-spill feature is working correctly and tighten if something isn't sealed. Then lift to tank and depress the outer anti-spill thing to start diesel flowing. It self-vents -- takes a few seconds for venting to get going, but about a 70 degree angle w/ two hands on the can makes for zero spill when filling (the anti-spill spring loaded setup can be backed off to reduce flow when it gets close to the top).

I see the following looks like it might even be nicer -- same can, but possible even better anti-spill spout:

Other Northern tool setup

It still has the two hand handle setup w/ a lever for controlling flow while can is upside down.

Also - the can is oversized beyond 5 gallons enough to add as much powerservice as necessary. I usually mix up 5 gallons at a time for my 5 gallon tank CK-20.

One tip -- once in a while I turn over the rubber gasket since it tends to "curl" after a while so I always get a good seal when closing the cap for storage, or setting up the spout for filling.

There's 3 reviews on Northern tool for the first link above -- have a read of those for more info. I'm quite happy w/ my setup.

 

[IXLR8]

I have two 5 gallon plastic diesel containers, won't dispense until nozzle is pushed towards the container. They have two handles on them, 90 deg apart like MALK315 described. I just run the machine until it is at the empty mark, then put the whole 5 gallons in. It is a bit of a bear to get the 5 gals up there, the 2 handles help, stick the nozzle in the tank. There is a hook on the side of the nozzle, catch that on the filler neck of the fuel tank, let the weight of the fuel push container down against nozzle and it fills up... No fuss, no muss, no funnel... just a little bother with the weight of the fuel getting it up there in the first place. When you lift the container up... there is a spring that pushes the nozzles away from the container and it shuts the valve off. I have put 45 hrs on the machine since I got it early Feb, it came full of fuel... I have only had to put in 10 gals since. I am now down to 1/4 tank... so I got to think about refilling my containers and deal with this again. I think I bought the containers at Wally World.

 

[JoelD]

The exact same can I have, however, your description allows the reader to understand how the filler works, where my description first confused me than the reader.

Hope all had a great 4th.

Joel

 

[murrman]

I purchased a 10.5 gal. tank from Northertool, I have used a few times since I purchased my DK35 and the fuel tank and it works fine as far as not spilling but you have to keep it above the tractor tank and it also works to open the cap on top to help it breath. Here is the link Blitz Professional Fuel Station, Model# 11050 | Gas + Oil Cans | Northern Tool + Equipment (you may have to copy and paste the link to work)

 

[mrutkaus]

I use a giant funnel and a 5 gallon NATO can without the spout, works ok.

Mike

 

[WSJ]

First, find a diesel can that's not Nader-ized and will actually pour fuel. Or drill a hole in whatever you bought recently and add a sheet metail screw for the vent stop. Bas . . . ds. I've spiled more freakin' fuel trying to pour stuff out of the government improved fuel cans than I ever did with the old ones.

I use a 1/2 gallon round plastic jug that hummingbird nectar came in from Wally World (yeah, I'm a geek). It was what was on hand when I needed a funnel more rigid than a milk jug and bigger than any I had on hand of the usual automotive type.

It works well. The handle wedges nicely and keeps it from moving about and it's rigid enough to pour into (with appropriate can mods). Just look for a wide mouth, round plastic something with the most rigid plast construction you can find.

Alternatively, you can always hold a stupid-can above the tank and siphon.

-WSJ

 

[JoelD]

Hummingbirds are pertty.

 

[Cyberroc]

Hummingbirds are pertty.

Is this your tractor???

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[SpringHollow]

I have the two handled and single handled fuel cans - the two handled are nice. I use a funnel with a fuel sock to remove debris and water. Therefore, it is a pain to hold the can over the funnel. So i hook a tie down strap (not the ratcheting style) to the ceiling located such that it holds the tipped gas can in the right location. I start with the can upright and the strap long and lift and tighten the strap to the right height to pour. Works pretty well.

ken