92 red cummins
Observer
I have an old gas can I want too put diesel in. The can has some rust in the bottom and had varnished gas in it at one time. If I clean it out good will it work?
diesel in gas can?
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92 red cummins
Observer
thank you for the responses. you have been very helpful.
One significant difference in diesel and gas cans is the size of the filll opening. Diesel pumps have a larger diameter fill spout than their gasoline bretheren and thus the tanks for gas and diesel are typically different as well. I put diesel into a gas can a few months back in a pinch, but the nozzle for the pump didn't fit down into the fill hole....had to use my hand as a gasket (NOT recommended!) In a pinch it works, but its best to have a yellow can for diesel, and a red can for gas if you can manage it.
As a side note (and a bit of a rant) the new EPA sanctioned gas cans without a vent totally suck.
Spence
As a side note (and a bit of a rant) the new EPA sanctioned gas cans without a vent totally suck.
Spence
craig333
Expedition Leader
The big rig pumps are have larger nozzles. The pumps for smaller rigs are sized the same as gas nozzles.
Bullseye240
Adventurer
First make sure that the can is not galvanized or the diesel will take it right off and ruin your expensive injection pump.
Second I wouldn't do it because the gas will wipe out the lubrication qualities of the diesel and ruin your expensive injection pump.
Third fuel cans aren't nearly as expensive as injection pumps so go ahead and buy a dedicated diesel can. If for no other reason you never have to worry about what was last in the can and what your about to pour it into.
Just my .02 as I have seen someone wipe out an injection pump on a diesel genset by refueling it from a gas can with diesel in it.
Second I wouldn't do it because the gas will wipe out the lubrication qualities of the diesel and ruin your expensive injection pump.
Third fuel cans aren't nearly as expensive as injection pumps so go ahead and buy a dedicated diesel can. If for no other reason you never have to worry about what was last in the can and what your about to pour it into.
Just my .02 as I have seen someone wipe out an injection pump on a diesel genset by refueling it from a gas can with diesel in it.
Antichrist
Expedition Leader
Provided you actually empty the petrol from the can before filling it with diesel, the tiny amount of leftover petrol won't hurt your injection pump. In extreme cold one accepted practice is to add petrol to diesel to prevent jelling.
Tony LEE
International Grey Nomad
Gas cans should never have a permanent vent because you will quickly end up with an empty can AND create a very hazardous situation in the vicinity.
Properly-labelled gas cans are designed to contain the pressure and there is little point even releasing the pressure occasionally because if the liquid is hot, the can will re-pressurise almost immediately anyway. True, a small amount of vapour escapes when the can is opened, but leaving it open results in a huge amount of vapour being released.
If you are concerned, then move the can into a cooler place.
One thing that may help is not to buy large quantities in the middle of winter for use in the summer because the vapour-pressure specs may be quite different.
92 red cummins
Observer
Thank you for all the help I think I will play it safe and use a plastic diesel can and this holder http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200321599_200321599
as always every one has been very helpful!!!
as always every one has been very helpful!!!
cruiseroutfit
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What kind of cans are they? Honestly with some of the higher quality cans, ie Wedco, Scepter, etc... you can actually safely put them inside a vehicle, even in the hot sun they won't leak or smell. Not to say its not advised against by most, but it can, has and is often done by many including myself
CoastalDefender
Explorer
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