Gas cans - really

[dragoneggs]

A metal tire valve stem works great for a vent. You just have to remove the valve core.

Cool idea, how do you get it installed seeing I assume you need to install it from the inside. Or maybe I don't get how these work.

You guys are losing me. We are talking about an install in a plastic jug. One drilled hole and a snap on (from the outside) plastic vent is easy peasy.... oh and it works with a flip of the finger. Removing the valve core? unch: :stirthepot: :banghead:

 

[MossRoad]

- You drill a hole in the back top of the plastic can.
- You put the tire valve core installation cable into the hole, fish it out of the gas can filler.
Doesn't everyone have one of these tools? :confused3:

- Screw the new valve stem onto the core installation tool and pull it through the filler and out the new hole that you drilled.
- It snaps and seals into place, just as it would on a tire rim.
- You remove the core valve with the slot on the valve cap, no tools needed.
(you all know that the little slots on the top of the cap are a valve stem removal wrench, right?)

- Now you have a screw cap that you can remove for a vent.... until you drop it! :laughing:

Yes, the little plastic yellow snap in cap is much easier and you won't lose the cap. I agree. But this is much more complicated, costs more, and looks much cooler. :thumbsup:

 

[doneill127]

I put one on my 3 gallon sprayer cause I got tired of pumpmping it up. Drill the hole where you want it. I fished some multi strand wire into the hole and out the fill opening. Remove the valve core , thread it on the wire and tie a knot so it can稚 be pulled through the stem. Pull the wire and valve stem out the hole. Little silicone or dish soap helps.

 

[dieselscout80]

Not really my idea, I saw some you tube videos of using a valve stem as a vent I just wanted something that would not leak.

I drilled a hole and fished in through the pour opening and then threaded it down tight.

 

[MossRoad]

I'm gonna keep it in mind if I every have to get a different gas can. I currently have three 20+ year old plastic 6 gallon Blitz cans that work perfectly. And two 2 gallon cans. And one 1 gallon can.

 

[Soundguy]

Cool idea, how do you get it installed seeing I assume you need to install it from the inside. Or maybe I don't get how these work.

they make push in ones with an installer 'tube'

 

[Gator6x4]

The lawsuits happen because US citizens tolerate (and SUPPORT) our judicial system being used for high-level enrichment. It can be stopped, just take the personal enrichment out of it.

Then we blame "the government" instead of blaming who's in the mirror, ensuring that it will NEVER change. Crazy is not really the right word, perhaps foolish, or gullible is more apt.

Very true. A good post explaining exactly why we have one h e l l u v a lot of rules and regulations. Dumb stupid people not willing or wanting to accept personal accountability or responsibility. It is always someone else's fault.

 

[Oldoak]

- You drill a hole in the back top of the plastic can.
- You put the tire valve core installation cable into the hole, fish it out of the gas can filler.
Doesn't everyone have one of these tools? :confused3:
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- Screw the new valve stem onto the core installation tool and pull it through the filler and out the new hole that you drilled.
- It snaps and seals into place, just as it would on a tire rim.
- You remove the core valve with the slot on the valve cap, no tools needed.
(you all know that the little slots on the top of the cap are a valve stem removal wrench, right?)
View attachment 568728
- Now you have a screw cap that you can remove for a vent.... until you drop it! :laughing:

Yes, the little plastic yellow snap in cap is much easier and you won't lose the cap. I agree. But this is much more complicated, costs more, and looks much cooler. :thumbsup:

I'm gonna keep it in mind if I every have to get a different gas can. I currently have three 20+ year old plastic 6 gallon Blitz cans that work perfectly. And two 2 gallon cans. And one 1 gallon can.

So did you install metal valve stems in them yet to impress your friends and neighbors how "cool" you are? :confused3:

And no, I don't have one of those tools. I rarely purchase anything I don't have a use for.

 

[MossRoad]

:fishing:

 

[KubotainNH]

Ha ha, I do not have one of those tools either. Fishing through with a wire makes sense, I forgot you could remove the guts so that the wire could go through it.