Jerry cans

I do not get the question.  What does jerry cans have to do with a fuel filter ?  They do not have fuel filters on them. Yes they have a sealer that can seal the rust on jerry cans.  Get it at a good automotive supply store

Thanks to you both,
I apologize for not making myself more clear.
Rocnroll had it dead on. I am just looking for a sealer that will not flake & glop off of the can walls & foul the fuel line and filter.
Counter people are often very inexperienced and of little help.
JJ

I would suggest going to Google and do a search for fuel tank sealers. By doing it that way you will get both manufacturers of the product and also results that will be different forum postings and discussions that you will be able to read and form an educated opinion.

Have heard good results with the POR 15 products but there are other very reputable products too.

Read a little on some of the old car forums and also the old tractor guys are knowledgeable on the subject.

I've used the Eastwood fuel tank sealer and it seems to work very well.  No crud leaving the tank, stays attached to the tank and seals it.  I'm happy with it so far.  

Also i carry gasoline in mine which has saved me a long walk a couple of times.

I use KBS sealer in my jerry cans, no problems!

The POR-15 uses a 'cleaner' that dissolves the rust. Having used both the 'shake something around inside the take' and a chamical solution, my experience is that the chemical solution did a much better job. Oh - it'salso a LOT easier on the back and knees, for those of you

To back up POR-15s capabilities:
We've lived in our 29 foot motorhome for the last several years. When we bought it, the rust in the tanks was so bad it couldn't be driven. I had to  soak them in water for a few days to kill the fumes. Then cut small holes in the top and vacuum the loose rust out. The 35 gallon auxillary tank had over three inches of rust in the bottom. The 55 gallon main had a but less, but was encased in about a quarter inch of varnish - someone parked the unit with full tanks and it ALL evaporated.

Anyway, the POR-15 kit completely cleaned the tanks to white metal and sealed them. We've been running on these tanks for three years and never looked back.

I aso have to say that I don't think it will ever come loose from the inside of the tank. I accidentally got some on a 6 inch crescent wrench and didn't notice. I finally cleaned it up a week ago. I had to use a chisel and a file to clean it up enough to take it apart, then file all of the sealer out of the screw and jaw teeth. It wasn't easy.

I'm planning on using it in my jeep's tank and in my '51 'G' jerrycan when I get that far in my build.


Edited by LesBerg - 08 Sep. 2014 at 7:15pm

LesBerg wrote: The POR-15 uses a 'cleaner' that dissolves the rust. Having used both the 'shake something around inside the take' and a chamical solution, my experience is that the chemical solution did a much better job. Oh - it'salso a LOT easier on the back and knees, for those of you . . .

I've used kreem and red kote. With all of these products the preparation is the key. POR-15 is also
a good product.

I'd also agree it's most likely a 1951 can.

Up here the "standard" is the NATO or plastic can. The US military cans are not so easy
to come by. I prefer the steel can's for storing gas, as the plastic cans are porous and allow
the volatiles out of the can, letting the gas spoil.

The steel ones are much better.

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