Spout fell in fuel tank, can't get it out - OK to use tractor?

[oldballs]

I've been using the funnel/filter method like Roy. And "Yes", I tend to overfill on occasion because I can't see the fill level, but am getting better at it. The filter that I use was from gemplers.com. It is suppose to remove water and dirt. The residue is poured into a gallon jug that is saved to start brush fires. Also the shape of the funnel is such that it seals the lip of the tank. Thus I have made a gizmo (a coil of #9 wire) to lift the funnel so air can escape as fuel enters. I don't have any of the "enviro" 5 gallon jugs, but thought this method would have some efficiency and speed.

 

[George2615]

Didn't read all the posts but I had luck using a flexible grabber tool. HF sells them for about 3 bucks.

 

[grsthegreat]

Didn't read all the posts but I had luck using a flexible grabber tool. HF sells them for about 3 bucks.

i have the same flex grabber tool, but my tank is l shaped and you cant see to the bottom at all. i tried reaching in with that tool and it hits alot of different things..... im afraid to pull the wrong thing (floats, feeder tubes, whatever)

 

[RoyJackson]

i have the same flex grabber tool, but my tank is l shaped and you cant see to the bottom at all. i tried reaching in with that tool and it hits alot of different things..... im afraid to pull the wrong thing (floats, feeder tubes, whatever)

That's where a flashlight and inspection mirror come in handy...just don't drop them in the tank as well.
A borescope would be nice...but they're a bit pricey.

 

[grsthegreat]

That's where a flashlight and inspection mirror come in handy...just don't drop them in the tank as well.

Not in the tank that Kioti provides Roy. You look in the top and theres a 5" drop molded into the tank, then it turns left to the main part of the tank that holds about 8 gal of fuel. No way a mirror will work.

Im getting closer to borrowing an inspection camera...then ill get the little bugger.

Ill be using a filtered funnel from now on.

 

[RoyJackson]

Im getting closer to borrowing an inspection camera...then ill get the little bugger.

Ill be using a filtered funnel from now on.

Yeah, that's a borescope. They're expensive, but not near as expensive as they once were.
But, borrowing one is definitely the way to go

 

[grsthegreat]

Yeah, that's a borescope. They're expensive, but not near as expensive as they once were.
But, borrowing one is definitely the way to go

there $300 new..... im too cheep to spend that. So borrowing one is the only way i can do it.

And im too lazy to pull the tank..its a major job. I asked my dealer....he told me after he stopped laughing

 

[Jimnfireman]

Been carrying one around for about 6 months in the tank of my JD 4100. No problems. I like the "little tractor" solution. Just pick it up and shake it....

 

[psdx]

Try a flashlight and one of those pickup tools that has the fingers that pop out when you push the button. Mine is flexible and works well if you can see directly or with a mirror. I have used it to recover from something much worse than this....

 

[silvertramp]

Three years ago I was going thru a new to me '79 Goldwing. I fished a spout out of the gas tank. It didn't effect anything & could've been there for decades.