Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by socal715 on Oct 12, 2006, 6:48pm
Is there anything you can pour in the gerry can.. and drain out to clean the inside before filling gasoline?
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Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by socal715 on Oct 12, 2006, 6:48pm
Is there anything you can pour in the gerry can.. and drain out to clean the inside before filling gasoline?
Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by bigwheelbob on Oct 12, 2006, 7:01pm
Stones and shake?
Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by compexp on Oct 12, 2006, 7:49pm
buddy of mine mentioned car wash soap - you could also use dish soap to break up the gunk, but you'd have to rinse really well.
Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by fsjguy on Oct 12, 2006, 11:24pm
Why not just buy a new one?
Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by elwenil on Oct 13, 2006, 7:05am
Small pieces of chain are the accepted method of cleaning fuel tanks and works well in these also. Pour in some solvent of some type to break up any gummed up goo and varnish and then toss in a few pieces of chain. I like to use cross links for tire chains. They are about the right size and weight to do a good job. For leaks and whatnot, you can seal them either with a fuel resistant paint or a fuel tank sealer.
Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by socal715 on Oct 13, 2006, 10:24am
Quote: <TABLE class=bordercolor cellSpacing=1 width="90%"><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%"><TABLE class=quote cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%">Why not just buy a new one?
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Cause i can't buy NEW NATO cans here in CA. So im buying surplus. I just want to make sure they're cleaned out properly before filling them with fuel - that ill be pouring in my rig later.
Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by socal715 on Oct 13, 2006, 10:25am
Thanks again El.
Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by brute4c on Oct 13, 2006, 10:32am
I have heard old timers mention the use of a handful of nails and shaking them around for a while....
Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by porkchop on Oct 13, 2006, 10:42am
You could buy new ones and have them sent to someone outside the PRK and then they can send them to you.
Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by socal715 on Oct 13, 2006, 1:36pm
Quote: <TABLE class=bordercolor cellSpacing=1 width="90%"><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%"><TABLE class=quote cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%">You could buy new ones and have them sent to someone outside the PRK and then they can send them to you. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Shipping is a grip for 7 of them, being tossed around two states. Ill pass.
Ill just buy used ones for $14 bucks and clean them.