Wide mouth NATO fuel cans $12

[Metcalf]

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ZAA099-1.html

They are $11.97 each.

These are wide mouth cans

I was able to order (6) cans with shipping for $104

The reviews are good, and I will update this thread when I receive them.

 

[Street Wolf]

Hell, I live a few hours from them. Might go look at them and get some in person.

 

[dieselcruiserhead]

Has anyone found a nozzle for these yet?

 

[Metcalf]

I will be making a nozzle for mine. I was just going to copy the normal design but with a fixed nozzle unless I can find a cheap source of the flexible metal nozzle tube.

Another thought I had was to just make the nozzle with a clear section of Tygon tubing similar to the 5 gallon baja style cans. I like the clear tubing idea so I can see any potential problems going into the tank.

I may also install a removable mesh screen of some kind if I can find something simple from mcmcaster or grainger.

 

[Abel Villesca]

Great find. Thanks for the link. I've been looking for a few more NATO jerry cans.

 

[99wj]

ohhh yess

 

[daverami]

Has anyone found a nozzle for these yet?

If you have just a Super Siphon, would that be fine without a nozzle?

 

[Metcalf]

yup, a siphon should be fine.

Just remember that these are wide mouth. Honestly I like these better because you can fill and empty them out of odd containers. If the condition looks really good I be ordering some more. Six should get me going though

 

[Abel Villesca]

If you have just a Super Siphon, would that be fine without a nozzle?

Absolutely. That's the only thing I use when refueling of late. It pretty much eliminates messy spills on the ground.

 

[hillbillyjake]

5 on the way. thanks metcalf

 

[hillbillyjake]

recieved my five cans today 4 days after ordering. they were kinda dirty on the outside but the insides are very good. they had what looked to be some 90w oil in them i assume to keep them from rusting. after a good cleaning these should be good to go. i am very pleased with 5 cans to the door for $95. i won't have a problem putting gas from them into any of my trucks.

 

[Metcalf]

I got mine today too. 6 for $105 delivered!

All 6 I received are in great shape, barely a scratch. There is some oil and dust on the outside. The inside looks like they might have been used to store motor oil. They will clean out easy enough.

These are the 'wide' mouth cans. That is why they are less expensive. Its not a big deal to me at all. For $12 ( $20 shipped ) these are the BEST fuel cans I have ever seen. I had a normal version of these fuel cans for my Willys that I paid $50 for new, but someone stole it. These will get locked to the vehicle. I will be making a fuel spout for these cans so I can use them easier.

The gaskets where also in great shape. All my cans where holding air pressure when delivered. I live at 7000', and these shipped from maybe 2000'. I don't think these will leak a drop.

One neat feature is that the lid holds itself in the open position for pouring.

I am tempted to buy 6 more. I don't know what I will need that many fuel cans for, but they are hard to pass up for such a good price!

I will post up a how to on the nozzle construction when I start that project...

 

[Metcalf]

I just looked on Cheaper Than Dirt. I'm sorry to say they look to be sold out

 

[Fergie]

Received my 3 today, same condition as others have reported, including the oil on the inside.

I'm done ordering cans now....I have plenty now.

 

[hillbillyjake]

i thought the same thing about ordering more but it sounds like the decision was made for me.