socal715 : Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?

Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by socal715 on Oct 12, 2006, 6:48pm

Is there anything you can pour in the gerry can.. and drain out to clean the inside before filling gasoline?

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by bigwheelbob on Oct 12, 2006, 7:01pm

Stones and shake?

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by compexp on Oct 12, 2006, 7:49pm

buddy of mine mentioned car wash soap - you could also use dish soap to break up the gunk, but you'd have to rinse really well.

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by fsjguy on Oct 12, 2006, 11:24pm

Why not just buy a new one?

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by elwenil on Oct 13, 2006, 7:05am

Small pieces of chain are the accepted method of cleaning fuel tanks and works well in these also. Pour in some solvent of some type to break up any gummed up goo and varnish and then toss in a few pieces of chain. I like to use cross links for tire chains. They are about the right size and weight to do a good job. For leaks and whatnot, you can seal them either with a fuel resistant paint or a fuel tank sealer.

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by socal715 on Oct 13, 2006, 10:24am


Quote: <TABLE class=bordercolor cellSpacing=1 width="90%"><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%"><TABLE class=quote cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%">Why not just buy a new one?
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Cause i can't buy NEW NATO cans here in CA. So im buying surplus. I just want to make sure they're cleaned out properly before filling them with fuel - that ill be pouring in my rig later.

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by socal715 on Oct 13, 2006, 10:25am

Thanks again El.

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by brute4c on Oct 13, 2006, 10:32am

I have heard old timers mention the use of a handful of nails and shaking them around for a while....

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by porkchop on Oct 13, 2006, 10:42am

You could buy new ones and have them sent to someone outside the PRK and then they can send them to you.

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by socal715 on Oct 13, 2006, 1:36pm


Quote: <TABLE class=bordercolor cellSpacing=1 width="90%"><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%"><TABLE class=quote cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%">You could buy new ones and have them sent to someone outside the PRK and then they can send them to you. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Shipping is a grip for 7 of them, being tossed around two states. Ill pass.
Ill just buy used ones for $14 bucks and clean them.

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by gimpyrobb on Oct 13, 2006, 3:34pm

I've heard of people using pennies.

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by kwai on Oct 13, 2006, 5:11pm

Go buy a box of 1/4" nuts. Then do the hokey-pokey. Put in a 100, shake 'em all about.
Just make sure you get 100 back out.

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by socal715 on Oct 13, 2006, 5:13pm

hahhahaha ok.

Just thought how heavy 7 of those puppies will be on my roof.... i better not make any fast lane changes lol... (over 200 lbs)

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by pellejeep on Oct 13, 2006, 8:27pm

Poor in Coca Cola... shake and let sit over night. The phosphate in Coke will clean it out. Make sure to rinse it well, and to keep the lid sealed while you let it sit over night, if its not sealed you will get sugar residue and you know what that means, more HP!

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by luckypabst on Oct 13, 2006, 8:36pm

You're making it more difficult than it needs to be. Ignore the voices saying "gotta have it now" and buy them one at a time slowly as you find nice ones at good prices. I had a jerry can shipped and it wasn't too bad considering what I paid for a NOS late model can.

I guess they were saying patience is a virtue?

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by socal715 on Oct 14, 2006, 1:52pm

no worries guys, i got them all, and they've never been used.. i could drink out of them!!!
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/3...0618122rd7.jpg

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by vrod02 on Oct 15, 2006, 7:56pm

I have access to a parts washer. Fill and let set over night, your done.

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by jeepistdougiowa on Oct 15, 2006, 8:18pm

7 cans will be closer to 300lbs on the roof...why the heck do you need that much fuel?

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by socal715 on Oct 16, 2006, 11:15am

Its gonna be around 210-230lbs... from what ive calculated.

When you run down to Cabo, up to Alaska, through Wyoming... its good to have. Im going to be installing a long range fuel cell later on too. Can you say 800 miles without fueling up?

anyhoo..... when dirt roads are a couple hundred miles.. you need it.

Re: Cleaning out the inside of Gerry cans?
Post by kwai on Oct 16, 2006, 10:34pm

Mileage may vary when your going offroad in low rage. I like the idea of having 7 full gas cans.