Posted: 12/12/2010 7:53:05 AM EDT
| I recently got two US fuel cans from a friend that have the screw in style cap. There is no rust on the outside and the inside except for the threads where the cap screws in to the can. There also appears to be condensation on the walls of the inside of the cans. What is the best way to remove the rust without harming the threads and removing condensation? I just hope these cans are worth a crap but since they were free I am out nothing if they are not. |
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By how I understand your description. I think the rust is minor. With minor rust in the location you describe I would spray some penetrating oil on the threads and then use a paper towel to clean the threads. If you need to do more, then use an old tooth brush to scrub out the threads. Pour out the condensation, set the cans on their side or edge in a sunny place with the tops off to dry them. *******CAUTION******** Free fuel cans may be very dangerous, and should only be processed by knowledgeable personnel. If you cannot handle the risk then you should send the free fuel cans to TX for proper disposal, PM me for details  ETA spelling |
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By how I understand your description. I think the rust is minor. With minor rust in the location you describe I would spray some penetrating oil on the threads and then use a paper towel to clean the threads. If you need to do more, then use an old tooth brush to scrub out the threads. Pour out the condensation, set the cans on their side or edge in a sunny place with the tops off to dry them. *******CAUTION******** Free fuel cans may be very dangerous, and should only be processed by knowledgeable personnel. If you cannot handle the risk then you should send the free fuel cans to TX for proper disposal, PM me for details
ETA spelling you is a big time graduate.....lern 2 spel.... 
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They are pretty good , I have several from the 50s and my best friend has about 6 from the 40's all are still holding gas fine . The hardest part of them is finding good nozzles for them , old grouch surplus on here has about the best ones Ive used to date that use a large rubber bushing and a cam lock . |
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They are pretty good , I have several from the 50s and my best friend has about 6 from the 40's all are still holding gas fine . The hardest part of them is finding good nozzles for them , old grouch surplus on here has about the best ones Ive used to date that use a large rubber bushing and a cam lock . Got a link? I can't seem to find the old style "donkey d***s" that we used to use and I have a couple of the old style cans with the big screw in covers. |
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Quoted: Thanks for the replies. It shouldn't be too hard to get them in top shape then. One more thing, how are these style of cans quality wise as compared to NATO cans? They are not ranked as high as NATO cans IMHO I'd rate the cans as; NATO = A+, Scepter MFC = A+, and USGI = A |
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http://store.oldgrouch.biz/nafucannomii.html Sold out right now They are an industry partner and are fairly active on this board so they might give you an idea of supply via PM Quoted: Quoted: They are pretty good , I have several from the 50s and my best friend has about 6 from the 40's all are still holding gas fine . The hardest part of them is finding good nozzles for them , old grouch surplus on here has about the best ones Ive used to date that use a large rubber bushing and a cam lock . Got a link? I can't seem to find the old style "donkey d***s" that we used to use and I have a couple of the old style cans with the big screw in covers. |