I have a whopping $10 tied up in these. Can you clean the insides and get new gaskets and call it good, or should I get new ones? Very little rust in one and the spout works great.
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Nice cans it seems they are hard to find, where did you get them? As far as cleaning them I am not sure what you would use on the inside to clean up the rust.
I am also interested to see what others say about cleaning them.
Chris
I am also interested to see what others say about cleaning them.
Chris
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Flea market special. I had an old fuel tank boiled out at a radiator shop once. Might go that route if it isn't cost prohibative, then por15 the inside. Just wondering if there was a cheaper way. I don't want to spend a fortune on old cans if new ones can be had cheaper.
If it were me, I would not waste my time with a fuel container with rust in it. Rust issues in fuel containers are extremely difficult to see, let alone evaluate during treatment. Keeping your fuel clean is tough enough with out adding the unnecessary challenge of a fuel can that's got a compromised internal surface. A good container is not that expensive. Your money & time will be better spent and you won't have the headache of finding out your fuel is contaminated.
I don't think you need to go with having a radiator shop boil them out. I think the Por-15 gas tank treatment will work perfectly. but if, by chance, you decide to take the advice of some here & pass on the whole deal, I'll buy the fuel nozzle & cans from you!
best,
Abe
best,
Abe
Mark W
Yep, I really don't really care that much I guess.
The spout is a keeper. But old school blitz cans are a dime a dozen. Likely not enough rust to cause fuel problems. But leaking seams are common and they are notorious for leaking around the cap. They are well worth the $10 you paid (The spout is worth more, those bayonet style spouts can be hard to find and they work with the new plastic cans from Specter too). But I would not put any more money into them... they are too cheap to buy new. Use them until they leak if you don't have better.
(The last time I used this style can was about 7 years ago... when I finished that trip I threw about 15 of them away due to leaks. Never used any of the other 15 from that trip gain, and I imagine most of them have leaks now.
Sand in the cam? Pointless and ineffective and just more s*** to clean out... Muratic acid will take the rust out.... but the acid is worth more than the used can.
Mark...
(The last time I used this style can was about 7 years ago... when I finished that trip I threw about 15 of them away due to leaks. Never used any of the other 15 from that trip gain, and I imagine most of them have leaks now.
Sand in the cam? Pointless and ineffective and just more s*** to clean out... Muratic acid will take the rust out.... but the acid is worth more than the used can.
Mark...
To remove rust from inside a can, here is what some military vehicle restorers do...
1. Get a big handful of nails
2. Get a big handful of bolts
3. Get a big handful of nuts
4. Get a 1/2 gallon of hydrochloric acid
5. Add all ingredients to the inside of the jerrycan and close it back up
6. Shake and stir for several days
7. Remove the ingredients and rinse with soapy water several times
8. rinse with clear water and let dry completely
Note: the Hydrochloric acid works just like kill-rust while the metal bits help scour off any loose particles.
It's a pain in the arse to sit there shaking an acid-filled jerrycan and disposal of the waste can be problematic, but it does work.
Not worth the effort in your case I don't think. You can probably find some decent surplus ones or maybe hook up with a military vehicle collector mob and find a source for the same can new.
1. Get a big handful of nails
2. Get a big handful of bolts
3. Get a big handful of nuts
4. Get a 1/2 gallon of hydrochloric acid
5. Add all ingredients to the inside of the jerrycan and close it back up
6. Shake and stir for several days
7. Remove the ingredients and rinse with soapy water several times
8. rinse with clear water and let dry completely
Note: the Hydrochloric acid works just like kill-rust while the metal bits help scour off any loose particles.
It's a pain in the arse to sit there shaking an acid-filled jerrycan and disposal of the waste can be problematic, but it does work.
Not worth the effort in your case I don't think. You can probably find some decent surplus ones or maybe hook up with a military vehicle collector mob and find a source for the same can new.
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Well I took some advice and did some looking around and found these for thirty bucks each. The seals are good but I need the ones for gas, as these are for diesel. Was this a reasonable deal? I'm not sure what the markings are, but they are scepters.
Please excuse the garage.
Please excuse the garage.
Mark W
Yep, I really don't really care that much I guess.
excellent deal.
Mark...
Mark...
I'd b very careful giving such advice without telling people how much to dilute the acid. the next person will do this with concentrated HCl and have a real problem on their hands, literally.
cheers,
J
cheers,
J
If one doesn't know how to handle acids, one shouldn't be purchasing it.
The OP asked and I related my experience. So if some idiot wants to gargle hydrochloric acid or pour it all over their hands and then play with their pee-pee that's their lookout.
But thanks for being the safety police.
Seems like a great deal for the Scepter cans! Plus if you post up you might find someone looking to trade the gaskets. I saw a guy on Rising sun just the other day that had Sceptors & was looking for diesel to replace his gas gaskets for....
On another note, if you are going to unload those metal ones & the spout, I'm still interested.
Best,
Abe
On another note, if you are going to unload those metal ones & the spout, I'm still interested.
Best,
Abe
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Pm sent gr8ful
Well I took some advice and did some looking around and found these for thirty bucks each. The seals are good but I need the ones for gas, as these are for diesel. Was this a reasonable deal? I'm not sure what the markings are, but they are scepters.
Please excuse the garage.
I have these same cans... Anyone know if you can use them for gas???
With the correct VITON gaskets, yes!
https://forum.ih8mud.com/camping-outdoor-gear/225685-scepter-fuel-can-gasket.html
Thank You Sir!!!!
