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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 5:09 pm
by niterider
In the automotive department at wal-mart there are different size gas cans. They are made from plastic rather thick, it would be hard to rub a hole in one. Maybe even a used can from charcoal lighter would work.
It may be possible to get rid of old gas at a place that recovers old oils. Like a place that goes through a lot of old oil, qiuck lube.
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 5:36 pm
by Skier
I've found lawnmowers don't really care what you run through them. Mix fresh gas 50/50 with the old, "stale" gas and it will probably be just fine.
Me, I just pour it in my car, a gallon of water, let alone "stale" gas, probably wouldn't faze it.
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:04 pm
by shalihe74
I've found lawnmowers don't really care what you run through them. Mix fresh gas 50/50 with the old, "stale" gas and it will probably be just fine.
That'd be an option... if I had a gas-powered lawn mower.
I have a reel lawn mower that is powered by my sweat and tears. But it makes the most satisfying snickety-snickety sound and lets me enjoy the smell of the freshly-mown grass, so I love it.
Me, I just pour it in my car, a gallon of water, let alone "stale" gas, probably wouldn't faze it.
If I were to pour the unidentified gas into my truck it would turn out to be diesel fuel or something.
But maybe I'll pour the "stale" stuff into my ex's Vulcan and take it out for a spin. If it doesn't work... ain't my problem and I can call it payback for dropping my bike.
eeerr, I mean...
If only I were capable of being vindictive. *sigh*
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:16 pm
by jonnythan
shalihe74 wrote: But maybe I'll pour the "stale" stuff into my ex's Vulcan and take it out for a spin. If it doesn't work... ain't my problem and I can call it payback for dropping my bike.
I remember you now.
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:21 pm
by Skier
shalihe74 wrote:I've found lawnmowers don't really care what you run through them. Mix fresh gas 50/50 with the old, "stale" gas and it will probably be just fine.
That'd be an option... if I had a gas-powered lawn mower.
I have a reel lawn mower that is powered by my sweat and tears. But it makes the most satisfying snickety-snickety sound and lets me enjoy the smell of the freshly-mown grass, so I love it.
There's one of those sitting in the shed out back. I find they are mostly powered by tears.
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 2:21 am
by Sev
scotbot wrote:Sev wrote:Tanks are vented to atmosphere and will leak on any bike if you tip them over. If you crash there's gas everywhere. So I figure the risk of a jerrycan breaking is basically irrelevant.
Jerrycans, at least all the ones I've seen, are sealed. That's why they have the characteristic pattern on the sides, which allows the can to expand when the temperature changes.
Plastic and metal petrol cans sold as spare fuel containers in the Uk are also sealed. This is required by law otherwise the fuel will evaporate over time and fill the car or garage with explosive fuel vapour. I think it's probably the same in other countries.
I meant the gas tank on the bike.
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 2:26 am
by niterider
Sev wrote:scotbot wrote:Sev wrote:Tanks are vented to atmosphere and will leak on any bike if you tip them over. If you crash there's gas everywhere. So I figure the risk of a jerrycan breaking is basically irrelevant.
Jerrycans, at least all the ones I've seen, are sealed. That's why they have the characteristic pattern on the sides, which allows the can to expand when the temperature changes.
Plastic and metal petrol cans sold as spare fuel containers in the Uk are also sealed. This is required by law otherwise the fuel will evaporate over time and fill the car or garage with explosive fuel vapour. I think it's probably the same in other countries.
I meant the gas tank on the bike.
The gas tank on bikes only lets air in but will not let air or fuel out. The cap has a one way valve on it.
On cars the fuel cap is inspected and rejected if the cap lets air out.
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 3:00 am
by Skier
niterider wrote:Sev wrote:scotbot wrote:Sev wrote:Tanks are vented to atmosphere and will leak on any bike if you tip them over. If you crash there's gas everywhere. So I figure the risk of a jerrycan breaking is basically irrelevant.
Jerrycans, at least all the ones I've seen, are sealed. That's why they have the characteristic pattern on the sides, which allows the can to expand when the temperature changes.
Plastic and metal petrol cans sold as spare fuel containers in the Uk are also sealed. This is required by law otherwise the fuel will evaporate over time and fill the car or garage with explosive fuel vapour. I think it's probably the same in other countries.
I meant the gas tank on the bike.
So when you fill your bike's gas tank to the brim, then park it in the sun all day, the fuel from the gas tank's overflow tube comes from.... ?
The gas tank on bikes only lets air in but will not let air or fuel out. The cap has a one way valve on it.
On cars the fuel cap is inspected and rejected if the cap lets air out.
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 3:16 am
by niterider
Skier wrote:niterider wrote:Sev wrote:scotbot wrote:Sev wrote:Tanks are vented to atmosphere and will leak on any bike if you tip them over. If you crash there's gas everywhere. So I figure the risk of a jerrycan breaking is basically irrelevant.
Jerrycans, at least all the ones I've seen, are sealed. That's why they have the characteristic pattern on the sides, which allows the can to expand when the temperature changes.
Plastic and metal petrol cans sold as spare fuel containers in the Uk are also sealed. This is required by law otherwise the fuel will evaporate over time and fill the car or garage with explosive fuel vapour. I think it's probably the same in other countries.
I meant the gas tank on the bike.
So when you fill your bike's gas tank to the brim, then park it in the sun all day, the fuel from the gas tank's overflow tube comes from.... ?
The gas tank on bikes only lets air in but will not let air or fuel out. The cap has a one way valve on it.
On cars the fuel cap is inspected and rejected if the cap lets air out.
I have never had that problem. The only over flow I have seen is from the carb when the float is stuck.
It could be that it is forcing it back past the one way valve.
I am going to check repair manual.
My bike does have a one way valve, but it is not in the gas cap. It is some wheres under the fuel tank. It is called "Evaporative Emission Control System." Mainly used in California.
Correcting myself. I checked the bike. There is a one way valve on the fuel cap. And It must be too old to have the vapor collection system, because there is none.