Joined: Jun 09, 2011 Posts: 776 Location: Bellmore, NY
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:42 pm Post subject: I'm making a big trip tomorrow
and my gas level sender just stopped working. I can't really measure gas consumption by the miles, since my speedo is reading wrong. I was going to fill up the jerry can just in case. I cleaned it out with fresh gas, but some of the paint on the bottom is flaking off, and I can't get all of it. Is there a fuel filter that will catch some of the flakes, or am I better off not using it? _________________ 1952 M38A1
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2-Use a clean white cloth over the gerry can nozzle when you pour gas from it. _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
Joined: Jun 09, 2011 Posts: 776 Location: Bellmore, NY
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:34 am Post subject:
Hey Wes, for in the future, what can I use to clean out the inside of that gas can? _________________ 1952 M38A1
Marine core reinforced rear bumper, military transistorized turn signal upgrade, arctic heater, 11" drum brakes, 200L PTO winch, Huffy overdrive, deep water fording kit, RT 68 vehicle mounted radio, Trac Locs front and rear.
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Depends on what material is in it. You said you were getting paint flakes which is odd since no one in their right mind would paint the inside of any gas container. But if it's paint then use paint stripper. Any of the commercial tank interior cleaning products will do the job. Or just take her to a shop and have it hot tanked. A gerry can should not have any coatings done to the interior. No matter what hype a tank Renuzit guy gives you the best route is bear metal and keep the can full of gas. _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
Joined: Feb 20, 2007 Posts: 606 Location: Illinois
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 8:03 am Post subject:
Are you using a jerry can made for potable water? Water cans (I have a couple) have a tan coating on the inside and a larger lid held on by a clamp. One of my water cans was used by a PO for gas and the coating is peeling off. Fuel jerry cans have a smaller screw in type lid and no coating as mentioned. _________________ 1951 M38
Joined: Jun 09, 2011 Posts: 776 Location: Bellmore, NY
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 12:48 am Post subject:
It's a gas can, but the inside is coated with something. I have no idea what, or why you would do that. _________________ 1952 M38A1
Marine core reinforced rear bumper, military transistorized turn signal upgrade, arctic heater, 11" drum brakes, 200L PTO winch, Huffy overdrive, deep water fording kit, RT 68 vehicle mounted radio, Trac Locs front and rear.
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