Eliminating gas spills in the SUV
02-19-2012, 12:45 PM
#1
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Eliminating gas spills in the SUV
Considering that...
[*]My new plane is gas-powered[*]Gas is stinky[*]My transport vehicle is a family SUV
I want to make sure that no gas leaks onto (into) the carpets during transport. I've built two items to help ensure that doesn't happen.
GAS CAN TRAY
The tray does double duty as a spill protector and a mounting point for the pump. The gas can is held in place by a pegged dowel. The inside of the tray is coated with 30-minute epoxy, so if any does leak out of the can, it will be contained.
VENT LINE FUEL STOPPER
I had a spare fuel fitting and while I was casting around for something to stop it with I found some music wire that filled the gap perfectly.
I fed the wire about halfway into the fitting and soldered it into place there. Once that was done I cut off the excess wire and dressed up the bottom.
That should keep any gas from dripping out of the vent line during transport.
[*]My new plane is gas-powered[*]Gas is stinky[*]My transport vehicle is a family SUV
I want to make sure that no gas leaks onto (into) the carpets during transport. I've built two items to help ensure that doesn't happen.
GAS CAN TRAY
The tray does double duty as a spill protector and a mounting point for the pump. The gas can is held in place by a pegged dowel. The inside of the tray is coated with 30-minute epoxy, so if any does leak out of the can, it will be contained.
VENT LINE FUEL STOPPER
I had a spare fuel fitting and while I was casting around for something to stop it with I found some music wire that filled the gap perfectly.
I fed the wire about halfway into the fitting and soldered it into place there. Once that was done I cut off the excess wire and dressed up the bottom.
That should keep any gas from dripping out of the vent line during transport.
02-19-2012, 06:23 PM
#5
RE: Eliminating gas spills in the SUV
One last line of defense. Use a cookie sheet with paper towels or rags in it, and place it under the plane. You should even be able to put your fuel caddy on it. If anything spills or leaks, it will be in the pan. Take it out when you take out your plane. A little air freshener hanging from the mirror will take away any residual gas smell inside the car.
02-21-2012, 08:43 AM
#7
RE: Eliminating gas spills in the SUV
ORIGINAL: Pylonracr
One last line of defense. Use a cookie sheet with paper towels or rags in it, and place it under the plane. You should even be able to put your fuel caddy on it. If anything spills or leaks, it will be in the pan. Take it out when you take out your plane. A little air freshener hanging from the mirror will take away any residual gas smell inside the car.
One last line of defense. Use a cookie sheet with paper towels or rags in it, and place it under the plane. You should even be able to put your fuel caddy on it. If anything spills or leaks, it will be in the pan. Take it out when you take out your plane. A little air freshener hanging from the mirror will take away any residual gas smell inside the car.
Cookie sheet, that's a good idea. The Dubro stopper you have isn't very airtight, and your going to get vapors coming from your fuel jug. I have the same stopper and had some gas go bad at the end of the season last year with that stopper. I'm looking around now for something better, I'll probably end up making my own.
02-21-2012, 09:02 AM
#8
RE: Eliminating gas spills in the SUV
ORIGINAL: bolar
had some gas go bad at the end of the season last year
had some gas go bad at the end of the season last year
Shelf life of gasoline these days is about 30 days from the time you pump it at your favorite watering hole. IMO I would always use a fuel stabilizer/fuel system cleaner. My favorite is Sea Foam.
Ken
02-21-2012, 09:52 AM
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RE: Eliminating gas spills in the SUV
ORIGINAL: kenh3497
Shelf life of gasoline these days is about 30 days from the time you pump it at your favorite watering hole. IMO I would always use a fuel stabilizer/fuel system cleaner. My favorite is Sea Foam.
Ken
ORIGINAL: bolar
had some gas go bad at the end of the season last year
had some gas go bad at the end of the season last year
Shelf life of gasoline these days is about 30 days from the time you pump it at your favorite watering hole. IMO I would always use a fuel stabilizer/fuel system cleaner. My favorite is Sea Foam.
Ken
Yeah, I use a fuel stabilizer, with the oil and stabilizer it's become a "witches brew" of gasoline. 30 days, it took me most of the summer just to burn the gallon I had. Well at least gas is still cheaper than glow...for now.
