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Posted: 9/18/2016 11:39:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beowulf:
There’s a hole in the adaptor to allow air into the can as the fuel is drawn into the generator via vacuum. This adaptor works in conjunction with an airtight fuel cap on the generator. You extend the pickup tube with additional fuel line to reach the bottom of whatever can you’re using (a shorter tube for the 10L cans, as an example). http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL176/1171244/24547779/409349128.jpg There is a link to the write up I did on all this a few pages back. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beowulf:
Originally Posted By BUCK1911:
Originally Posted By Beowulf:
I don't use spouts on the large cans either (I still use them for the small ones) but I do use an adaptor to run my generator directly from the cans. http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL176/1171244/24547779/409349129.jpg http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL176/1171244/24547779/409349130.jpg I like it but how does it work? The adapter doesn't go to the bottom of the can? No vent? There’s a hole in the adaptor to allow air into the can as the fuel is drawn into the generator via vacuum. This adaptor works in conjunction with an airtight fuel cap on the generator. You extend the pickup tube with additional fuel line to reach the bottom of whatever can you’re using (a shorter tube for the 10L cans, as an example). http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL176/1171244/24547779/409349128.jpg There is a link to the write up I did on all this a few pages back. Makes since. I need to do this for my setup. |
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Posted: 9/18/2016 11:36:06 PM EDT
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Just bought 6 cans from Major Surplus. Hope they come as advertised.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 9/19/2016 2:13:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphabavo:
Just bought 6 cans from Major Surplus. Hope they come as advertised. Please post a review. |
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Posted: 9/24/2016 10:05:51 PM EDT
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Scored the three of these for $26 at a yardsale a month or so ago
Noticed a few days ago when cleaning them out that one is missing its gasket because the center ring that appears to hold the gasket in place has broken out of the cap. Is there a place to get a whole replacement cap cheap? Or a place for a new gasket and just be careful not to lose it? Thanks! 
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PA, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2016 10:12:27 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shiff:
Scored the three of these for $26 at a yardsale a month or so ago
Noticed a few days ago when cleaning them out that one is missing its gasket because the center ring that appears to hold the gasket in place has broken out of the cap. Is there a place to get a whole replacement cap cheap? Or a place for a new gasket and just be careful not to lose it? Thanks! http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae200/wshiffett/20160820_200248-1.jpg Maybe here? http://www.jagmte.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59 |
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Posted: 9/25/2016 10:03:38 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beowulf:
Maybe here? http://www.jagmte.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beowulf:
Originally Posted By Shiff:
Scored the three of these for $26 at a yardsale a month or so ago
Noticed a few days ago when cleaning them out that one is missing its gasket because the center ring that appears to hold the gasket in place has broken out of the cap. Is there a place to get a whole replacement cap cheap? Or a place for a new gasket and just be careful not to lose it? Thanks! http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae200/wshiffett/20160820_200248-1.jpg Maybe here? http://www.jagmte.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59 That's it but dang the parts are as much as I scored the cans for lol. Thank you! |
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Posted: 9/25/2016 11:56:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: EXPY37]
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shiff:
That's it but dang the parts are as much as I scored the cans for lol. Thank you! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shiff:
Originally Posted By Beowulf:
Originally Posted By Shiff:
Scored the three of these for $26 at a yardsale a month or so ago
Noticed a few days ago when cleaning them out that one is missing its gasket because the center ring that appears to hold the gasket in place has broken out of the cap. Is there a place to get a whole replacement cap cheap? Or a place for a new gasket and just be careful not to lose it? Thanks! http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae200/wshiffett/20160820_200248-1.jpg Maybe here? http://www.jagmte.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59 That's it but dang the parts are as much as I scored the cans for lol. Thank you! It's absolutely INSANE, and... You can thank the Leftist controlled EPA for that... Let's hope you-know-who rolls it back... |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 9/27/2016 9:59:08 AM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shiff:
That's it but dang the parts are as much as I scored the cans for lol. Thank you! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shiff:
Originally Posted By Beowulf:
Originally Posted By Shiff:
Scored the three of these for $26 at a yardsale a month or so ago
Noticed a few days ago when cleaning them out that one is missing its gasket because the center ring that appears to hold the gasket in place has broken out of the cap. Is there a place to get a whole replacement cap cheap? Or a place for a new gasket and just be careful not to lose it? Thanks! http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae200/wshiffett/20160820_200248-1.jpg Maybe here? http://www.jagmte.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59 That's it but dang the parts are as much as I scored the cans for lol. Thank you! What’s a broken can worth to you? You could throw it away and end up with two good cans for $26.00 ($13.00 per can) which is still a smoking deal. You could probably sell it for $10 - $15 with an honest add on Craigslist and be down to $5.50 - $8.00 per for your two good cans. Or you could spend $39.95 for a new cap and end up with a cost of $22.00 per can, which most folks would think is still a heck of a deal for MFC’s. Whatever your choice, you end up in really good shape with your new cans. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 9/27/2016 9:59:41 AM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EXPY37:
It's absolutely INSANE, and... You can thank the Leftist controlled EPA for that... Let's hope you-know-who rolls it back... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EXPY37:
Originally Posted By Shiff:
Originally Posted By Beowulf:
Originally Posted By Shiff:
Scored the three of these for $26 at a yardsale a month or so ago
Noticed a few days ago when cleaning them out that one is missing its gasket because the center ring that appears to hold the gasket in place has broken out of the cap. Is there a place to get a whole replacement cap cheap? Or a place for a new gasket and just be careful not to lose it? Thanks! http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae200/wshiffett/20160820_200248-1.jpg Maybe here? http://www.jagmte.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59 That's it but dang the parts are as much as I scored the cans for lol. Thank you! It's absolutely INSANE, and... You can thank the Leftist controlled EPA for that... Let's hope you-know-who rolls it back... Word!! |
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Posted: 9/27/2016 10:54:20 AM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shiff:
Scored the three of these for $26 at a yardsale a month or so ago
Noticed a few days ago when cleaning them out that one is missing its gasket because the center ring that appears to hold the gasket in place has broken out of the cap. Is there a place to get a whole replacement cap cheap? Or a place for a new gasket and just be careful not to lose it? Thanks! http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae200/wshiffett/20160820_200248-1.jpg That was a great buy. We have a couple broken caps and just lay the gasket in when we close the can. No biggie because we usually dump the whole can. Cans with good caps are used for repeated opening closing. We lube the cap threads with Mobile 1 grease and inspect the threads for deformation/damage and repair. A cap wrench proved to be a good investment for my SO particularly to open the cans in the summer when vapor pressure tends to 'lock' the caps. |
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Posted: 9/27/2016 9:28:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beowulf:
What’s a broken can worth to you? You could throw it away and end up with two good cans for $26.00 ($13.00 per can) which is still a smoking deal. You could probably sell it for $10 - $15 with an honest add on Craigslist and be down to $5.50 - $8.00 per for your two good cans. Or you could spend $39.95 for a new cap and end up with a cost of $22.00 per can, which most folks would think is still a heck of a deal for MFC’s. Whatever your choice, you end up in really good shape with your new cans. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beowulf:
Originally Posted By Shiff:
Originally Posted By Beowulf:
Originally Posted By Shiff:
Scored the three of these for $26 at a yardsale a month or so ago
Noticed a few days ago when cleaning them out that one is missing its gasket because the center ring that appears to hold the gasket in place has broken out of the cap. Is there a place to get a whole replacement cap cheap? Or a place for a new gasket and just be careful not to lose it? Thanks! http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae200/wshiffett/20160820_200248-1.jpg Maybe here? http://www.jagmte.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59 That's it but dang the parts are as much as I scored the cans for lol. Thank you! What’s a broken can worth to you? You could throw it away and end up with two good cans for $26.00 ($13.00 per can) which is still a smoking deal. You could probably sell it for $10 - $15 with an honest add on Craigslist and be down to $5.50 - $8.00 per for your two good cans. Or you could spend $39.95 for a new cap and end up with a cost of $22.00 per can, which most folks would think is still a heck of a deal for MFC’s. Whatever your choice, you end up in really good shape with your new cans. I was able to source a couple caps for a pretty good price. 
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Posted: 9/27/2016 9:31:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Shiff]
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EXPY37:
That was a great buy. We have a couple broken caps and just lay the gasket in when we close the can. No biggie because we usually dump the whole can. Cans with good caps are used for repeated opening closing. We lube the cap threads with Mobile 1 grease and inspect the threads for deformation/damage and repair. A cap wrench proved to be a good investment for my SO particularly to open the cans in the summer when vapor pressure tends to 'lock' the caps. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EXPY37:
Originally Posted By Shiff:
Scored the three of these for $26 at a yardsale a month or so ago
Noticed a few days ago when cleaning them out that one is missing its gasket because the center ring that appears to hold the gasket in place has broken out of the cap. Is there a place to get a whole replacement cap cheap? Or a place for a new gasket and just be careful not to lose it? Thanks! http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae200/wshiffett/20160820_200248-1.jpg That was a great buy. We have a couple broken caps and just lay the gasket in when we close the can. No biggie because we usually dump the whole can. Cans with good caps are used for repeated opening closing. We lube the cap threads with Mobile 1 grease and inspect the threads for deformation/damage and repair. A cap wrench proved to be a good investment for my SO particularly to open the cans in the summer when vapor pressure tends to 'lock' the caps. Thanks for the info. I'm not usually a yardsale person but I saw them and stopped. He actually had a heater system for military tents paired with them but let me buy them separate. |
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Posted: 10/6/2016 4:57:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FudgieGhost1]
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I had (6) 20L cans that I bought over the years---most from back when SG sold the actual Swiss Miliatry ones for $18, and then I got one from that Land Rover accessory guy. . .
Anyway, I had back surgery this past winter, and hoisting those cans is not what the Dr ordered. So I decided to replace mine with 10L ones. . . Checked Lexington Container---none available. The British Atlantic site gets a crap load for shipping---I wanted to buy (16) cans. . . So I found this place in Florida. Cans are made in Poland. Very nice, new mfr. . .shipping is free for orders over $75.00 Cans were about $38 dollars each, but they took off a few dollars per can as I was buying so many. . came out to about $34/can. I ordered on a Saturday, the cans came today, via FedEx. Painting them this weekend. . . they do say "not for fuel use". . . http://www.morris4x4center.com/nato-metal-jerry-can-10-liter-2-64-gallon-pm-mcan10l.html I'll post pics tomorrow or on the weekend, showing my "cheap and easy" labeling system. . . Ok, I didn't quite finish all the cans---weather did not cooperate today, but anyway: Here's what these cans look like right out of the box: These cans came with a spring pin---two I bought previously came with an "L" shaped pin with a flat end---does the same thing. .   I give them a light sanding, just to help the paint adhere---it appears they are painted with just one light coat---my finish sander would easily go through to the metal if I left it too long. . .   With new paint---I bought some stencils to number the cans. . . kinda of pain in the neck additional step, but helps ID them easily :    Ok, and for my cheap and easy tagging for "last date filled"---I just use the "tag sale tags"----I got these at a "mom & pop" stationery store here in town, but I'm sure Office Depot/Staples has them, as well as probably a hundred places on the web. . . there are two sizes, small and large. . . even the smaller size is enough for quite some time. . .  |
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Posted: 10/6/2016 5:13:07 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beowulf:
Please post a review. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beowulf:
Originally Posted By alphabavo:
Just bought 6 cans from Major Surplus. Hope they come as advertised. Please post a review. Ok, I've finally had time to unpack the new cans... These are nice, stout cans. Paint could be better, but who really cares? They are not brand new and have dates that focus around 1995 or so. Some still have a small splash of diesel in them. |
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Posted: 10/6/2016 9:06:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphabavo:
Ok, I've finally had time to unpack the new cans... These are nice, stout cans. Paint could be better, but who really cares? They are not brand new and have dates that focus around 1995 or so. Some still have a small splash of diesel in them. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphabavo:
Originally Posted By Beowulf:
Originally Posted By alphabavo:
Just bought 6 cans from Major Surplus. Hope they come as advertised. Please post a review. Ok, I've finally had time to unpack the new cans... These are nice, stout cans. Paint could be better, but who really cares? They are not brand new and have dates that focus around 1995 or so. Some still have a small splash of diesel in them. How do the insides look upon careful inspection? Secret for long steel can life is to keep them sealed and moisture OUT! 
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Posted: 10/6/2016 9:09:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EXPY37:
How do the insides look upon careful inspection? Secret for long steel can life is to keep them sealed and moisture OUT!
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EXPY37:
Originally Posted By alphabavo:
Originally Posted By Beowulf:
Originally Posted By alphabavo:
Just bought 6 cans from Major Surplus. Hope they come as advertised. Please post a review. Ok, I've finally had time to unpack the new cans... These are nice, stout cans. Paint could be better, but who really cares? They are not brand new and have dates that focus around 1995 or so. Some still have a small splash of diesel in them. How do the insides look upon careful inspection? Secret for long steel can life is to keep them sealed and moisture OUT!
No rust of any kind that I could see. The condition of the insides were excellent. |
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Posted: 10/6/2016 10:00:58 PM EDT
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I ended up getting six as well. I got 2 Bellino’s from ’97-’98 and 4 Valpro’s from ’02-’04. Given that they’re used military cans I think the condition is great. The outsides may be scuffed up a bit but the inside coating on all of them is perfect. A quick rinse to get the diesel out and they are completely usable as is.
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Posted: 10/17/2016 9:21:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EXPY37:
Looked at H-F and they still carry these according to their website. The spouts sold on eBay are claimed to be 'self-venting' Plenty of cans there too... I'd stick with the NATO cans for the same price tho... http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_9041.jpg With a 20% off coupon bought in the store, they come out to $32. Plus you can get a free item with purchase with additional coupon. I have been happy with mine so far. My NATO cans have also been great. |
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Posted: 10/17/2016 9:22:14 AM EDT
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Anyone know about surplus metal cans from Israel that are tan? I bought some years ago cheap. They are like new with a Hebrew symbol on it. Are they gas or water cans?
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Posted: 10/17/2016 10:50:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bassackwards:
What is this odd can? http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/pyramidmountain/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpstlzgucc1.jpeg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/pyramidmountain/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsiqcibeej.jpeg I have several from Harbor Freight for $32. Buy an EZ spout to fit them for easier pouring. I feel they are great cans for the money. |
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Posted: 10/21/2016 8:43:56 PM EDT
[#21]
Anyone know anything about these cans? Are they chinese knock offs? How's the quality compared to USGI cans or those that were sold by Lexington or British Atlantic in the past?
http://www.morris4x4center.com/nato-metal-jerry-can-20-liter-5-28-gallon-pm-mcan20l.html |
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Posted: 10/22/2016 12:31:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FudgieGhost1: I had (6) 20L cans that I bought over the years---most from back when SG sold the actual Swiss Miliatry ones for $18, and then I got one from that Land Rover accessory guy. . . Anyway, I had back surgery this past winter, and hoisting those cans is not what the Dr ordered. So I decided to replace mine with 10L ones. . . Checked Lexington Container---none available. The British Atlantic site gets a crap load for shipping---I wanted to buy (16) cans. . . So I found this place in Florida. Cans are made in Poland. Very nice, new mfr. . .shipping is free for orders over $75.00 Cans were about $38 dollars each, but they took off a few dollars per can as I was buying so many. . came out to about $34/can. I ordered on a Saturday, the cans came today, via FedEx. Painting them this weekend. . . they do say "not for fuel use". . . http://www.morris4x4center.com/nato-metal-jerry-can-10-liter-2-64-gallon-pm-mcan10l.html I'll post pics tomorrow or on the weekend, showing my "cheap and easy" labeling system. . . Ok, I didn't quite finish all the cans---weather did not cooperate today, but anyway: Here's what these cans look like right out of the box: These cans came with a spring pin---two I bought previously came with an "L" shaped pin with a flat end---does the same thing. . https://s19.postimg.org/vsksb9mer/100_5360.jpghttps://s19.postimg.org/4tgxg3zxv/100_5361.jpg I give them a light sanding, just to help the paint adhere---it appears they are painted with just one light coat---my finish sander would easily go through to the metal if I left it too long. . . https://s19.postimg.org/sunthker7/100_5363.jpghttps://s19.postimg.org/a3lw7ek6r/100_5362.jpg With new paint---I bought some stencils to number the cans. . . kinda of pain in the neck additional step, but helps ID them easily : https://s19.postimg.org/4pn3zuugj/100_5364.jpghttps://s19.postimg.org/k8kjwz2r7/100_5366.jpghttps://s19.postimg.org/48xazohbn/100_5367.jpg Ok, and for my cheap and easy tagging for "last date filled"---I just use the "tag sale tags"----I got these at a "mom & pop" stationery store here in town, but I'm sure Office Depot/Staples has them, as well as probably a hundred places on the web. . . there are two sizes, small and large. . . even the smaller size is enough for quite some time. . . https://s19.postimg.org/p4jlaxdir/100_5369.jpg |
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Posted: 10/22/2016 8:28:52 AM EDT
[#23]
Which paint is fuel resistant?
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Posted: 10/22/2016 12:29:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: EXPY37]
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bassackwards:
Which paint is fuel resistant? Depends on fuel composition... Solvent based paints generally aren't. Baked on enamel, epoxies, and powder coatings are more resistant. Not sure about latex based paints, they may be somewhat resistant to solvents. H-F sells a powder coating kit, I wonder if a can would fit into a household oven? |
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Posted: 10/29/2016 4:24:32 PM EDT
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Gorrammit.... Have a bunch of OD green steel cans with leaky gaskets, bought replacement gaskets from British Atlantic and theyre all the small Wedco type. I also bought a nozzle while I was at it, it's too small.
Didn't see it mentioned in this megathread, but the squarish can opening apparently have two sizes, one large and a much smaller Wedco type.... 
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Posted: 10/29/2016 5:02:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnSmith6073: Gorrammit.... Have a bunch of OD green steel cans with leaky gaskets, bought replacement gaskets from British Atlantic and theyre all the small Wedco type. I also bought a nozzle while I was at it, it's too small. Didn't see it mentioned in this megathread, but the squarish can opening apparently have two sizes, one large and a much smaller Wedco type.... Yep, you have standard mouth and large mouth. Not sure if there are any replacement gaskets for the large mouth. I don't remember any coming on the market new, just surplus cans. Best thing to do is to try and roll your own in this case I'm guessing. |
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Posted: 11/5/2016 1:52:02 AM EDT
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Decided to pick up a few "good" fuel cans versus the cheap plastic stuff. Started looking for info on the net as to what is out there and came across this thread as well as many others. After looking around and reading a lot, I decided to give the folks at British Atlantic a try, I started out ordering one of each, 5, 10 and 20 liter cans to check them out along with a couple of spouts. All are very nice cans, Wavian brand, nice paint and coated inside. Once I got the initial batch and was happy with what I got, I ordered 3 more of the 20 L cans. I went thru EBay, decent price, free shipping and very fast shipping.
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MT, USA
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Posted: 11/6/2016 10:13:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mr_Smiley:
Yep, you have standard mouth and large mouth. Not sure if there are any replacement gaskets for the large mouth. I don't remember any coming on the market new, just surplus cans. Best thing to do is to try and roll your own in this case I'm guessing. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mr_Smiley:
Originally Posted By JohnSmith6073:
Gorrammit.... Have a bunch of OD green steel cans with leaky gaskets, bought replacement gaskets from British Atlantic and theyre all the small Wedco type. I also bought a nozzle while I was at it, it's too small. Didn't see it mentioned in this megathread, but the squarish can opening apparently have two sizes, one large and a much smaller Wedco type.... Yep, you have standard mouth and large mouth. Not sure if there are any replacement gaskets for the large mouth. I don't remember any coming on the market new, just surplus cans. Best thing to do is to try and roll your own in this case I'm guessing. Yeah, kind of a bummer. I've found an archived thread here where someone rolled their own gaskets, guess thats the plan. I've looked and looked with no luck for new gaskets. |
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USA
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Posted: 11/22/2016 9:41:36 AM EDT
[Last Edit: MPi-KMS-72]
[#29]
Coleman's had the large mouth German nozzles.
https://colemans.com/shop/containers/nato-flexible-large-mouth-nozzle/ If they are indeed NSN# 7240-12-179-5055 cans Contact Valpro directly and they have gaskets 
http://www.valpro.lv/en/products/steel-cans/military/20l.html |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 12:27:13 PM EDT
[#30]
Harbor Freight had red NATO looking "water cans" last night. Sure they're very finest Chinese Army Factory #87 steel, but are they any good? Already have my British Atlantic can in the van, I'm set for now.
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Posted: 11/22/2016 12:54:14 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
Harbor Freight had red NATO looking "water cans" last night. Sure they're very finest Chinese Army Factory #87 steel, but are they any good? Already have my British Atlantic can in the van, I'm set for now. Those are usually the Midwest Cans, and one weak link on those is the plastic caps. 
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Posted: 11/22/2016 1:46:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: EXPY37]
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wshbrngr:
Those are usually the Midwest Cans, and one weak link on those is the plastic caps. https://s5.postimg.org/l8phjfj47/mw_can.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wshbrngr:
Originally Posted By backbencher:
Harbor Freight had red NATO looking "water cans" last night. Sure they're very finest Chinese Army Factory #87 steel, but are they any good? Already have my British Atlantic can in the van, I'm set for now. Those are usually the Midwest Cans, and one weak link on those is the plastic caps. https://s5.postimg.org/l8phjfj47/mw_can.jpg We have about 4 of the Midwest cans from H-F or elsewhere and purchased aftermarket plastic caps from an eBay Seller. About a month ago when we refilled one I thought maybe the cap was bottoming out before compressing the [unknown material -maybe some sort of vinyl? ] gasket. I stood on the can to pressurize it, and my SO checked for any fume odor and found none. We store alcohol gasoline in them for years with no issue and no additives. |
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Posted: 11/22/2016 3:20:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: wshbrngr]
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EXPY37:
We have about 4 of the Midwest cans from H-F or elsewhere and purchased aftermarket plastic caps from an eBay Seller. About a month ago when we refilled one I thought maybe the cap was bottoming out before compressing the [unknown material -maybe some sort of vinyl? ] gasket. I stood on the can to pressurize it, and my SO checked for any fume odor and found none. We store alcohol gasoline in them for years with no issue and no additives. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EXPY37:
Originally Posted By wshbrngr:
Originally Posted By backbencher:
Harbor Freight had red NATO looking "water cans" last night. Sure they're very finest Chinese Army Factory #87 steel, but are they any good? Already have my British Atlantic can in the van, I'm set for now. Those are usually the Midwest Cans, and one weak link on those is the plastic caps. https://s5.postimg.org/l8phjfj47/mw_can.jpg We have about 4 of the Midwest cans from H-F or elsewhere and purchased aftermarket plastic caps from an eBay Seller. About a month ago when we refilled one I thought maybe the cap was bottoming out before compressing the [unknown material -maybe some sort of vinyl? ] gasket. I stood on the can to pressurize it, and my SO checked for any fume odor and found none. We store alcohol gasoline in them for years with no issue and no additives. and that is a remedy to the issue. I understand they are lined now, but years ago I peeked inside one with a flashlight and it was unlined - just bare metal. |
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Posted: 11/23/2016 2:25:52 PM EDT
[#34]
Anyone have experience with these cans? I don't remember seeing them on the site back when I ordered some regular cans. $20 for a European can sounds pretty good.
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Posted: 11/29/2016 1:32:29 PM EDT
[#35]
tag for later reading
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Posted: 12/2/2016 1:00:08 AM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FL4REAL:
Anyone have experience with these cans? I don't remember seeing them on the site back when I ordered some regular cans. $20 for a European can sounds pretty good. http://www.ohioprepsupply.com/military-classic-nato-jerry-can-20l-5-28g/ See this thread! http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1936798_Holy-Moly-New-European-NATO-Jerry-Cans-for--19-99--Updated-in-OP-Nov-30-shipping-to-all-50-states--.html |
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Posted: 12/4/2016 10:11:57 PM EDT
[#37]
Finally replaced my MFC straps to the appropriate red color. If any of y'all need yellow ones, send me a PM before I put them on eBay.
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Posted: 12/6/2016 8:45:56 PM EDT
[#38]
well it is great to see this thread still going strong!
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Posted: 12/12/2016 6:45:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bassackwards]
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Posted: 12/12/2016 7:13:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bassackwards:
Anyone recognize this logo? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/97740/IMG-1667-106126.JPG Just got mine and was wondering the same thing. They were supposed to be GELG, which are made in Poland. Maybe they make cans for other manufacturers as well? My first thought was they are Wavian jerry cans. Could also be Wedco? I had just enough time to eat lunch at run them by the house without getting a chance to look them over closely. Basically I just pulled one out, saw it was in good shape, then put it back in the box with the rest. |
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Posted: 12/12/2016 7:17:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bassackwards:
Anyone recognize this logo? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/97740/IMG-1667-106126.JPG is it the same as the others ? |
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Posted: 12/12/2016 7:28:22 PM EDT
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ME, USA
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Posted: 12/12/2016 7:37:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bassackwards:
Anyone recognize this logo? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/97740/IMG-1667-106126.JPG If I had to guess I would say it stands for "water". I have wavian cans and they are stamped "wavian" |
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ME, USA
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Posted: 12/13/2016 3:53:08 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bbstacker]
[#44]
Can anyone tell me what these numbers and symbols signify. (I've got the 20 Liter part covered) |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 2/13/2017 8:47:49 PM EDT
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What are you guys using for light duty, inexpensive cans? My 2.5 gallon can for my lawn mower is leaking, and needs replaced. I'll probably replace it with a 5 gallon can. My main problem here is my cans balloon up due to the temperature in the summer, and I usually loseb then after a few years.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 9:24:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bbstacker:
Decided to pick up a few "good" fuel cans versus the cheap plastic stuff. Started looking for info on the net as to what is out there and came across this thread as well as many others. After looking around and reading a lot, I decided to give the folks at British Atlantic a try, I started out ordering one of each, 5, 10 and 20 liter cans to check them out along with a couple of spouts. All are very nice cans, Wavian brand, nice paint and coated inside. Once I got the initial batch and was happy with what I got, I ordered 3 more of the 20 L cans. I went thru EBay, decent price, free shipping and very fast shipping. This has got to be the longest time from account creation to first post I've ever seen. |
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Posted: 2/14/2017 12:12:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TailHunter:
This has got to be the longest time from account creation to first post I've ever seen. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TailHunter:
Originally Posted By bbstacker:
Decided to pick up a few "good" fuel cans versus the cheap plastic stuff. Started looking for info on the net as to what is out there and came across this thread as well as many others. After looking around and reading a lot, I decided to give the folks at British Atlantic a try, I started out ordering one of each, 5, 10 and 20 liter cans to check them out along with a couple of spouts. All are very nice cans, Wavian brand, nice paint and coated inside. Once I got the initial batch and was happy with what I got, I ordered 3 more of the 20 L cans. I went thru EBay, decent price, free shipping and very fast shipping. This has got to be the longest time from account creation to first post I've ever seen. 1 post in 15 years???? Damn! |
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ME, USA
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Posted: 2/16/2017 3:03:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By aleutianhunter:
1 post in 15 years???? Damn! Hey, I had to start somewhere
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Posted: 2/16/2017 10:56:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bbstacker:
Hey, I had to start somewhere Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bbstacker:
Originally Posted By aleutianhunter:
1 post in 15 years???? Damn! Hey, I had to start somewhere And in answer to the question you've waited 15 years to ask, I believe those three crowns are indicative of the Swedish military. 
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ME, USA
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Posted: 2/16/2017 3:55:32 PM EDT
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Thanks for responding. Any guess on the numbers, 64 45, the cans do look a little bit old but I don't think they would be "made in 64" old, definately not "made in 45" old.
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