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Old 01-13-2005, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by BruceTS
The water will be used for everything but drinking, considering it'll be stored in there for quite a while.
So, what are you going to be doing with rusty water?
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sportsmansguide.com has the used Scepter gas cans right now for $14.95
Old 01-13-2005, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by gumbo
sportsmansguide.com has the used Scepter gas cans right now for $14.95
Vet" Canadian Mil. 5-Gallon Gas Can, eh?

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Petrol to go, Joe! Canuck troops pre-tested this plastic container on convoys, Get yours to tote / store 5 gallons of fuel (20 liters). U.S., laws require you to paint the can Red.

* Screw-off cap with rubber O-ring seal
* Easy carry / tie-down top handles
* 14 x 5 1/2 x 18"h. Condition: used, in very good shape

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=151172

Don't know if the "US laws require you to paint it red" statement is true. Anybody know?

Probably more important, does anybody care; what do we have red painted can police I didn't know about?


BTW, Major's has pretty much the same can for $10:

http://www.majorsurplusnsurvival.com...tegory_Code=23


Thanks,

Al

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Old 07-12-2005, 10:17 AM
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I just bougt 2 of the cans from dirt cheap. Just so you guys know they carry the clamp on nozzle also. I got mine for $3.33 RAD!!!!
Old 07-14-2005, 03:01 AM
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I got 3 of those cans given to me with 2 different types of spouts. 1 aftermarket and other is an original (much faster at pouring out). Took 2 with me on my Arizona trip. One didn't seal right when the cap was in full lock, think it needs a bit of adjusting with a hammer to lock down tight again. Other than that, they saved me from walking a couple times
Old 07-14-2005, 10:56 PM
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I don't like the CTD spouts. They take TOO long to pour out the gas. I can't find the link now (on someone else's computer) but Skyrat (George) has often posted of another place to buy a better spout for a pretty good price that just gushes the gas out at least 3 times faster because of an airhole.

Very cool
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For more options plus mounting brackets
http://www.4x4trailers.com/New%20items/Jerry%20Cans.htm
Old 07-16-2005, 05:38 PM
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Make sure you get the Wedco spout.
There is a vent in the spout (unlike the one from Cheaper Than Dirt) that replaces the emptied fuel with air so the whole thing can keep from chugging as it empties. Takes about a minute for a 20 liter can instead of about 4-5 minutes.


CLICK HERE to see where I bought mine. I purchased two in order to reduce the percentage of shipping costs on the buy.
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I just got mine, they look pretty good on the outside, but could definitely use some paint. I opened them up and they definitely smell like gas. It looks like there is some rust inside....any tips on removing that?
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I got some at Tayor's Army Surplus in Abiline, Texas.

About $30.00 each including the spout & shipping charges.



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Originally Posted by 1985 4Runner
I got some at Tayor's Army Surplus in Abiline, Texas.

About $30.00 each including the spout & shipping charges.

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nice find
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Actually, I went back & checked my receipt. $52.50 for 2 cans & 2 spouts including shipping.


Boogeyman- these are not legal in CA...(due to another wonderful CA law)

A lot of companies will not ship these cans to a CA address, while not advocating breaking a CA law. you could call them...

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Old 06-22-2006, 06:43 AM
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use a siphon instad of the stupid funnels. works on any type jerry can and you dont have to sit there and hold 40lbs in the air.

http://www.expeditionexchange.com/supersiphon/
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Originally Posted by 1985 4Runner
Actually, I went back & checked my receipt. $52.50 for 2 cans & 2 spouts including shipping.


Boogeyman- these are not legal in CA...(due to another wonderful CA law)

A lot of companies will not ship these cans to a CA address, while not advocating breaking a CA law. you could call them...
actually, what i did was bought myself one of those CA legal plastic cans with a carb spout and ordered the metal spout from a place out of state. I just trimmed the spout to fit the can and outfitted it with the appropriate neoprene washers. works like a charm and it's completely leak-proof.
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any other good deals on these cans right now. all the links for the plastic ones are sold out
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have you checked your local military surplus stores in Colorado Springs?
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They are back!


NATO fuel can holds 5 gallons of fuel and is lightweight with triple handle for easy tie-down with a narrow profile makes it perfect for travel. Level-lock, spill-proof can measures approximately 18"x13"x6.5" and is in used original condition. MGR-831 is the correct nozzle for this can. Cannot be shipped to addresses in California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, Connecticut, New Jersey and New Hampshire.

Our Low Price: $9.97

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Originally Posted by BruceTS
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ZBQ1410-51732-525.html

NATO fuel can holds 5 gallons of fuel and is lightweight with triple handle for easy tie-down with a narrow profile makes it perfect for travel. Level-lock, spill-proof can measures approximately 18"x13"x6.5" and is in used original condition. MGR-831 is the correct nozzle for this can. Cannot be shipped to addresses in California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, Connecticut, New Jersey and New Hampshire.

Our Low Price: $9.97
Why can't it be shipped to those addresses listed?
Old 11-29-2006, 07:37 AM
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yea i tried to get some but they wont ship to cali


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