Fueling my L3800 sucks !

[Bluegill]

Mine will take 5 gallons when it just above 1/2 on the gauge & that's usually when I refill...

 

[BotaDriver]

These are really handy; just place it in your FEL and lift it above the tank and let it flow!

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200325161_200325161

You can increase the hose size and just add an on/off valve to get much faster flow if not using that siphon pump handle.

 

[WFM]

I run mine right down towards 'E'. Then I put a towel on the hood. Set the five gallon can on the hood, then I use a K-1 siphon pump , pump the bulb, the siphon starts and drains the diesel can. No lifting and holding, no pouring, no splash.

 

[Wildfire]

Last year after we got the second tractor I got totally fed up with fuelling up out of cans so I picked up a 110 volt pump , put a filter on it with an auto cutout nozzle, bought a steel oil drum and now it's pure comfort now.

 

[dsmiley]

I bought this pump that is rated for diesel at a marine supply store. That was 3 years and 400 hours ago. I cut the alligator clips off and soldered on a lighter plug for my BX's auxiliary power outlet and I replaced the black hose with clear vinyl tubing. I simply drop the pump into my 5 gal. diesel can, put the plug into the outlet, and then turn the key to ACC to start the pump. It fills the tank in about a minute. The fuel left in the line drains back into the fuel can. The pump is 1.5" in diameter and 6.5" long and the bottom does need to be submerged. I store it in a container like a compound pail with a cover to keep it clean and put an old towel between the wet and dry parts. It works great for me and at $67 w/free shipping, I would buy another in a minute should this one fail.

Dean

 

[ctmike]

I just drive my tractor 1/4 mile down the road to the station that sells diesel, waving to people in their yards. Such fun!

It's amazing how friendly people are to tractor folks!

 

[yankeepac]

I have been using a fuel funnel. just pour the fuel straight through it, never overflows. and fills quickly.
This is the one I got from amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Funnel-AF3CB-Fuel-Filter/dp/B000SOIRCG

 

[quazz]

I have a few of these and they are great. I haven't spilled a drop. They can fall over with no leaks too.
I bought a red one and a yellow. The yellow was missing a nut & bolt so I called the company to send me a new nut and bolt. In the meantime i used a bolt I had and it worked great. The company didn't send me a replacement bolt - they sent me a whole new can! Then a week later I received another free can so now I have four, two gas and two diesel! I have no idea why they were so generous but I'll take it and will certainly buy from them again!

They are 5 gallon cans by the way.

 

[Billdog350]

The Jeg's cans do look handy, but would be messy starting with a full jug. & you'll nee a pretty large funnel...

Bluegill, you can put a simple 1/4 turn valve on these jugs since they have standard pipe thread built into the cap. Starting with a full or empty jug is the same, flip it over and insert fill hose into your tank fill spout, THEN flip the 1/4 turn lever.

We use em for our Lemons racing and I've been very impressed. FAST fill and no spill!

 

[Pappy]

. . . Do not lump this can in with all the new environmental friendly cans that are mostly crap.

I disagree with this statement. The new EPA cans are not MOSTLY crap; they are ALL crap.

 

[Bluegill]

I disagree with this statement. The new EPA cans are not MOSTLY crap; they are ALL crap.

Have ya tried the one I'm talkin about?

 

[Pappy]

Have ya tried the one I'm talkin about?

No. I wasn't talking about that one. I meant the ones with the spring loaded nozzles that are such a PITA to use.

I put one of the No-Spill cans you recommended on my Amazon Wish List and will order it with my next order from Amazon. Looks great.

 

[Morgan44]

Tuff jug. I tried one, and it's the best I've ever used. I bought four more, to replace all my others. My local Kubota dealer carries them, but look them up online, they are worth the price. Extremely fast and no spill with their nozzle design.

 

[Pappy]

Have ya tried the one I'm talkin about?

I just got my first No Spill can yesterday. This thing is really great.

 

[gpreuss]

Just got my yellow NO SPILL cans about a week ago. I've used them a couple of times, and they are great! They also manage to stop flowing just before the fuel overflows the tractor tank. Bluegill, thanks for the tip.

 

[buckaroo52]

Bought a red 5 gallon "no spill", and had to order 2 yellow one's. Seriously fast, great fuel cans. Thanks for the tip !

 

[Balvar24]

I found a clean 20 gallon barrel, picked up a rotary vane pump, some hose, fittings, and a filter. Now I just crank the handle when I need some fuel. Didn't spend much more than if I had bought two or three fuel cans. So far, so good. If I decide I need to, I can switch to a 50 gallon drum with no problem.

 

[Bluegill]

I just got my first No Spill can yesterday. This thing is really great.

Just got my yellow NO SPILL cans about a week ago. I've used them a couple of times, and they are great! They also manage to stop flowing just before the fuel overflows the tractor tank. Bluegill, thanks for the tip.

Bought a red 5 gallon "no spill", and had to order 2 yellow one's. Seriously fast, great fuel cans. Thanks for the tip !

You're welcome guys! I told ya they were very good cans.

 

[Pappy]

You're welcome guys! I told ya they were very good cans.

Yes you did, and I appreciate the tip.

Now I've just gotta figure how to repurpose the two sucky EPA approved Spectre brand diesel jugs I've got. I can't imagine ever using them again for refilling my tractor.

 

[dfh1977]

Use to hold fuel as emergency supply or find way to make easy to use. I got old gas and kerosene cans that the nozzle broke off but still used for storage.