Scepter Jerry can question

[SameGuy]

I know these are getting harder and harder to come by but there is a decent supply of used ones on a popular auction site for a somewhat reasonably price. I am wondering if they can lay on their back on a vehicle without leaking? They will be on my roof and I don't want them sitting upright.

 

[RagnarD]

They should not leak. I have a few lightly used ones I could be talked out of.

 

[Ovrlnd Rd]

They should not leak. I have a few lightly used ones I could be talked out of.

Gas or diesel? If gas I’d be interested.

 

[Airmapper]

Gas or diesel? If gas I’d be interested.

What, if any, difference is there?

I got one a while back at a little army surplus shop for $25. Has DIESEL on it in ink, FUEL molded in the side. Plan to use it for gas, can't see that it makes any difference, I highly doubt a different plastic formulation, but I could be wrong.

 

[Hillbilly Heaven]

It is the seal inside the lid.

 

[WOODY2]

^^^ This and get the corresponding wrench

 

[Ovrlnd Rd]

Gas has a Viton gasket. Fine to put diesel in a gas can but you don’t want to put gas in a diesel can.

 

[Airmapper]

So switch out the seals and I'm good? Well except the seals cost more than the can did...but it looks like it needs replacing anyway.

 

[SameGuy]

They should not leak. I have a few lightly used ones I could be talked out of.

I could use 3 of them, would you shoot me an email with a pic or two, price and some idea on shipping to 82716. Don't need them in any hurry...
Petenewhall@gmail.com.

 

[SameGuy]

^^^ This and get the corresponding wrench

what is this wrench you speak of?

 

[Ovrlnd Rd]

So switch out the seals and I'm good? Well except the seals cost more than the can did...but it looks like it needs replacing anyway.

Yes replacing the seals would work. It’s cheaper than trying to get the correct cans out of Canada. You might be able to buy a sheet of Viton and just cut the seals yourself too. That would be less as well.

 

[Airmapper]

Yes replacing the seals would work. It’s cheaper than trying to get the correct cans out of Canada. You might be able to buy a sheet of Viton and just cut the seals yourself too. That would be less as well.

Thanks, you saved me some headache when I ever go to use it. It needs a new seal anyway. I considered myself lucky to find a surplus military can at all for as little as I paid.

 

[WOODY2]

what is this wrench you speak of?

Several sources for a wrench that allows for a tight seal. Try Lexington Container Co. Make sure you get the gaskets for gasoline.

 

[Airmapper]

what is this wrench you speak of?

This looks like a different design than the normal Scepter one, but you get the idea:

 

[Ovrlnd Rd]

This looks like a different design than the normal Scepter one, but you get the idea:

That's a military style Gas can (red strap).

I just use a strap wrench on mine. Not quite as quick and easy as that wrench but I'm sure it's a whole lot cheaper and I already carry it.