How to fix crushed Gas can

JDgreen227 · Jan 2, 2012

The Haymaker said:
How big a can are you buying for 6.35? A gallon at the local walmart runs 15+. You're looking at 30 bucks by the time you buy the can, figure in labor to modify said can so you can pour more than a gallon in ten minutes, and several rolls of towels to wipe up the mess from non flexible spout and leaking seal.

Quite a few posts back I said I paid $6.35 with tax for a brand new 5 gallon can at the local Menards, can try to post a pic of the store ad if you don't beleive me.

crash325 · Jan 2, 2012

I sure wish someone would try the torch idea and post a video of it.

Me not go first. :laughing::thumbsup:

LBrown59 · Jan 2, 2012

smstonypoint said:
I think posters from Oregon and NJ indicated that laws in those states prohibit self-service.
Steve

Can't the population of these 2 states be trusted by lawmakers to pump their own fuel ?

k0ua said:
*I have been sitting here, trying to think of a full service station in the state of Missouri or Arkansas and I can't think of one. There may be some, but I don't know where they are. They were around maybe 20- 25 years ago. You learn something new everyday!:laughing:James K0UA

*I can't think of any in any state I've ever been in from Fl to Il and from here to Mi that has them .
It started out with attendants at every station everywhere.
Then somewhere in the 70s
technology was invented that allowed pumps to be controlled from inside and thus self service was born.
It's been like that for over 40 years now .
It was done for economic reasons .
It's never been a legal issue but a few states are now wanting to stir the pot by making self service an act that's been legal for 40 years illegal .

twinjayhawks · Jan 3, 2012

Hey everyone that posted... Thanks for the help. I have no doubt that with all of the suggestions on how to fix the gas cans that mine will live to fill another tank very soon.

I appreciate all your advice.

CompactTractorFan · Jan 4, 2012

LBrown59 said:
*I can't think of any in any state I've ever been in from Fl to Il and from here to Mi that has them .
It started out with attendants at every station everywhere.
Then somewhere in the 70s
technology was invented that allowed pumps to be controlled from inside and thus self service was born.
It's been like that for over 40 years now .
It was done for economic reasons .
It's never been a legal issue but a few states are now wanting to stir the pot by making self service an act that's been legal for 40 years illegal .

Not around here...Up until the mid 2000's my mom never pumped her own fuel...

Don87 · Jan 6, 2012

LBrown59 said:
Can't the population of these 2 states be trusted by lawmakers to pump their own fuel ?

.

Never been to Oregon...............but NJ residents shouldn't even be permitted to drive...............let alone pump gasoline.:laughing::laughing:

Don't believe me.........I'll pick you up, and take you for a tour.:laughing::laughing:

I'll be heading to Fairfiel, NJ. Sunday afternoon.

Grateful11 · Jan 11, 2012

crash325 said:
I sure wish someone would try the torch idea and post a video of it. Me not go first. :laughing::thumbsup:

I watched them on the "Swamp Logger" show, reseat a tire bead with I think propane and a lit piece of paper, nice little explosion popped that bead right into place. It worked but I wouldn't try it.

JDgreen227 · Jan 11, 2012

Grateful11 said:
I watched them on the "Swamp Logger" show, reseat a tire bead with I think propane and a lit piece of paper, nice little explosion popped that bead right into place. It worked but I wouldn't try it.

To me the safest way to reseat a bead is by using a ratchet strap tiedown looped around the tread and tightened...no sound effects, but MUCH SAFER.

pat32rf · Jan 11, 2012

JDgreen227 said:
To me the safest way to reseat a bead is by using a ratchet strap tiedown looped around the tread and tightened...no sound effects, but MUCH SAFER.

First time I tried this on a 32" 4x4 tire we forgot to loosen the strap as we inflated the tire. Ever see a 2" nylon strap let go???
Still do it (30yrs later) but we let the tension off as soon as the beads catch...

204saskman · Jan 11, 2012

i used to have this happen when winter comes around. All i would do is put a gallon of gas in it and leave it sit in the warm sun or in a heated shop for a day. The gas fumes expand in the can and it basically makes it go back to its old form. The gas can has to be closed so the fumes expand in it and not vent. Has worked for me lots of times.