From: Doug Aitken[SMTP:jdaitken@earthlink.net]
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: [D90] RE: Gerry Can mounts
At 10:49 AM 2/3/00 -0700, Jeff wrote:
>.............. Forget the
>cheap spout that Sportsmans sells, and get a real NATO spout
>from Rovers North or someplace similar,
(Sportsamn's is http://www.sportsmansguide.com/ -ed.)
After it was demonstrated recently to me by good buddy Antonio(who rescued
me when i ran out of gas a mile from his house (old-timer's disease!), I
would not recommend any spout,
(the spouts block the air ingress tube in the can mouth. This tube normally promotes smooth, gurgle-free pouring. When the Spout blocks it, you get a very slow, gurgly flow. - ed.)
but get one of those great jiggler tubes
recently talked about on the list (available from Rover Accessories and
many stores like Pep boys). Zero stress and you can put the can on the roof
or the bed of the truck while it is filling the tank!
Gotta love it!
Doug
'95 Red Defender 90 5-speed
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From: Jeff Gauvin[SMTP:jeff.gauvin@lsil.com]
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 9:35 AM
Subject: RE: [D90] new jerry cans
>My first experience with European style jerry cans was when I borrowed
>four for a trip (Prior to installation of my rear 18 gallon fuel tank).
The rubber seals do age and if old and cracked can leak. With
fresh seals they will not leak. New seals cost a couple of
bucks or so and can be purchased through, among other places,
Rovers North.
Jeff Gauvin
'94 D90
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From: RJSEsqAntq@aol.com[SMTP:RJSEsqAntq@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2000 6:58 AM
Subject: Re: [D90] Mexican Gas
Hi Y'all,
The advice I received before doing my Honduras trip worked well for me.
1. Filter the gas before putting it into the tank. I used a funnel with a
large mouth that was big enough to insert a reusable plastic coffee filter
into it.
2. Add 1/2 pint isopropyl alcohol to at least every other tank full.
This will take up any water that is present. It is sold as a fuel additive
and is very cheep at Walmart.
3. There will be times when you cannot get the
octane fuel that you want, and others when you suspect the ratings given. At
those times add octane boost. Read the labels carefully, don't go by price,
the boosters will vary dramatically. I used one that I bought from Walmart,
it came in a silver aluminium bottle.
Using these simple procedures I had no fuel problems on the 5000 mile
trip. A case of each of the additives was more than enough, in fact I still
have some left. I did note that Mexico has only one brand of gas, Government
owned, and that there are many stations in the boonies that only have one
octane available, Piss Poor as Chris would say.
Kind Regards Sam Simpson.