Swiss Army Nozzle for NATO/Wedco Fuel Containers?

[Hedge]

I'm trying to locate a Swiss-style nozzle for my Wedcos. I have a cheap Far-East knockoff of the stainless version shown below, but I would prefer the longer reach and superior vent tube design of the Swiss model. I erred in judgement and didn't buy one when Swiss Army Vehicles had them in stock.

 

[Rockcrawler]

If you find a source... please share. I had one of the cheezy made in china nozzles as well. I got PO'd with it the first time I used it and chucked it in the trash after it finished leaking fuel all over the back of the Jeep, Me and the garage floor.

 

[BKCowGod]

I have the MIC nozzle, and I have found that it doesn't leak if you are careful to keep pressure on the bottom. Still a total PITA, but better than leaking.

I am tempted to try a thicker gasket to see if that will fix it.

 

[off-roader]

I have a wedco nozzle which doesn't leak but the downside is the very tip is a plastic POS that broke after less than a dozen uses! Why is it American's make crap and us American consumers are willing to put up with it?!?!

 

[dieselcruiserhead]

I have one that arrived from http://www.deutscheoptik.com/ I would call and see if they can sell you separately. It is worth it, not a drop leaked just this last week with several fills.

 

[Hedge]

Swiss Nozzles in stock, Swiss NATO cans in transit

Good news! I emailed the folks at Pinzgauer.com a couple of days ago.

They replied today and said they have the Swiss nozzles back in stock for $25:
http://www.pinzgauer.com/showdetails.php?cat=unimog&partno=SAV4220

I noticed that they also have cans with an estimated availability of "end of May 09" for $15/1 or $50/4. In today's market, that's a screaming deal.
http://www.pinzgauer.com/showdetails.php?cat=unimog&partno=SAV1100U

:ylsmoke:

 

[OverlandZJ]

Good news! I emailed the folks at Pinzgauer.com a couple of days ago.

They replied today and said they have the Swiss nozzles back in stock for $25:
http://www.pinzgauer.com/showdetails.php?cat=unimog&partno=SAV4220

I noticed that they also have cans with an estimated availability of "end of May 09" for $15/1 or $50/4. In today's market, that's a screaming deal.
http://www.pinzgauer.com/showdetails.php?cat=unimog&partno=SAV1100U

:ylsmoke:

Thank You for that tip. I caught them before they went home for the evening and reserved my order for the cans.

Now, do i have to have Swiss specific nozzles or are all NATO can nozzles interchangable?

 

[Hedge]

Thank You for that tip. I caught them before they went home for the evening and reserved my order for the cans.

Now, do i have to have Swiss specific nozzles or are all NATO can nozzles interchangable?

Here's the word from someone on a landcruiser forum:

Yes the long Swiss nozzle has a good vent tube and it dose fit in the nato cans. I have one that I soldered the end of one of the cheap nozzles on so it fits my unleaded neck, and I think it will drain a nato can as fast or faster than most station pumps without spilling a drop! When we add fuel on runs everyone waits for my nozzle its such a pleasure to use.

 

[hidesertwheelin]

I have 2 of these and they work great. The fact that they only cost $13.50 each only makes the deal better.

http://http://store.oldgrouch.biz/nafucannomii.html

 

[ddawson]

Good news! I emailed the folks at Pinzgauer.com a couple of days ago.

They replied today and said they have the Swiss nozzles back in stock for $25:
http://www.pinzgauer.com/showdetails.php?cat=unimog&partno=SAV4220

I noticed that they also have cans with an estimated availability of "end of May 09" for $15/1 or $50/4. In today's market, that's a screaming deal.
http://www.pinzgauer.com/showdetails.php?cat=unimog&partno=SAV1100U

:ylsmoke:

Thanks for the info, I ordered a few.

 

[Hedge]

I have 2 of these and they work great. The fact that they only cost $13.50 each only makes the deal better.

http://http://store.oldgrouch.biz/nafucannomii.html

I saw those but hadn't heard of anyone's experience with them. How long does it take to empty a full can with one of those?

 

[hidesertwheelin]

I don't have an exact time, but it was pretty quickly. The best part was that there was not one drop of fuel that leaked out.

 

[762X39]

My Mog came with the Swiss nozzle and I think it is the most well thought out piece of kit ever.My question is will it fit a modern vehicle's fuel filler port?
My Mogs fuel filler port is about 3 inches across and truthfully, you don't need to use the nozzle, you can pour a Jerry can straight in without a problem.
I normally use a funnel with a long reach to fill regular vehicles from my Jerry cans because I don't think my Swiss nozzle will fit a modern unleaded filler.

 

[Scott B.]

For anyone who may be interested, I found a site called Hummer Hub that has both Wedco cans and spouts.

Hummer Hub

Also, Expedition Exchange still has Wedco fuel cans in stock.

 

[hidesertwheelin]

I have a wedco spout that for the life of me I can't get to fit on my NATO cans.