looking for gas cans
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Mountain Pass
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From: Lohman, MO
looking for gas cans
Does anyone still make a good plastic 5 gal. gas can that has a separate vent hole?? I hate the ventless cans that take forever to empty.
I've still got 3 of them, but I can't find new replacement spouts. Eventually those spouts will age and crack. The cans way outlast the spouts. The cans are 10 yrs old and always stored under cover.
I bought 1 of the latest style cans that has a lever actuated valve. It seals so good that vapors can't escape, causing the can to blow up like a baloon when hauled in the back of a truck. I'm sure that is real safe!!!
I could keep on ranting, but I'll stop and wait for some replies.
Thanks in advance for any info.
I've still got 3 of them, but I can't find new replacement spouts. Eventually those spouts will age and crack. The cans way outlast the spouts. The cans are 10 yrs old and always stored under cover.
I bought 1 of the latest style cans that has a lever actuated valve. It seals so good that vapors can't escape, causing the can to blow up like a baloon when hauled in the back of a truck. I'm sure that is real safe!!!
I could keep on ranting, but I'll stop and wait for some replies.
Thanks in advance for any info.
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From: central illinois
The good cans and spouts are long gone. Thanks to our Government that is trying to "protect" us. I say leave well enough alone. I agree with you on these New cans. Anyways your best bet would be try finding some that are used and in decent shape, or making a new spout out of something flexible.
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look into off-road application. i use them for my dirt-bike and love them. here is a link...
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VP Racing Square Utility Jug | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC
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Mountain Pass
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I just found new replacement spouts for my "antique" GOTT plastic cans at rotopax.com. They are $30 + shipping for a pack of 3. I was led there by ebay. I always forget about ebay when looking for things.
I love the GOTT cans because they are low and wide. They will not tip over in my truck bed. Between me and my Mom, we have 5 of them. I will use them until they turn to dust.
I love the GOTT cans because they are low and wide. They will not tip over in my truck bed. Between me and my Mom, we have 5 of them. I will use them until they turn to dust.
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