How to siphon gas?

jtozer · 09-30-2004, 09:41 PM

Hi folks, I'd like to be able to siphon gas from the tank of my Explorer periodically for my gasoline powered toys. When I stick tubing through the filler hole, I reach resistance at about 3 ft I can not get past. Is there something preventing me from reaching the gas? Any idea how to easily access the gas in my tank?

Thanks,
-J.R.

P.S. I don't plan to suck on the tube to get the gas - The tubing I got (at Walmart) has a hand squeeze bulb that will prime the siphon.

*dman726749* · 09-30-2004, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jtozer

Hi folks, I'd like to be able to siphon gas from the tank of my Explorer periodically for my gasoline powered toys. When I stick tubing through the filler hole, I reach resistance at about 3 ft I can not get past. Is there something preventing me from reaching the gas? Any idea how to easily access the gas in my tank?

Thanks,
-J.R.

P.S. I don't plan to suck on the tube to get the gas - The tubing I got (at Walmart) has a hand squeeze bulb that will prime the siphon.

there is a screen at the end of the filler neck to prevent you from siphoning gas out...just buy a lettle red gas can and use that to put gas in for your toys.

*Redrig* · 09-30-2004, 10:46 PM

I would assume its to prevent theft of gasoline.

RiverRat · 10-01-2004, 01:12 AM

Get a squeeze bulb (like on dads 15 hp johnson tiller outboard) That's how the punks stole my gas

Yeah, if you can't get in there you can hook up a hose to the shrader valve on the fuel rail. It will take some time but the fuel pump does all the work.

better yet, drive it like you stole it

*Mbrooks420* · 10-01-2004, 05:00 AM

Just buy a gas can, like Dman suggested.

*Charlie's_93EB* · 10-01-2004, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jtozer

P.S. I don't plan to suck on the tube to get the gas - The tubing I got (at Walmart) has a hand squeeze bulb that will prime the siphon.

is the hose just a little bit bigger then a straw? if so i think i have the some one,...........throw it away!!!!! it would take 10mins for i gallon of gas

09-30-2004, 09:41 PM	#1
jtozer Wannabe Elite Explorer san diego, ca '99 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	How to siphon gas? Hi folks, I'd like to be able to siphon gas from the tank of my Explorer periodically for my gasoline powered toys. When I stick tubing through the filler hole, I reach resistance at about 3 ft I can not get past. Is there something preventing me from reaching the gas? Any idea how to easily access the gas in my tank? Thanks, -J.R. P.S. I don't plan to suck on the tube to get the gas - The tubing I got (at Walmart) has a hand squeeze bulb that will prime the siphon.

09-30-2004, 10:46 PM	#3
Redrig Elite Explorer Gettysburg,PA 1997 Mountaineer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,995 Vehicle Specs	I would assume its to prevent theft of gasoline. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/exforce

10-01-2004, 01:12 AM	#4
RiverRat Wannabe Elite Explorer San Diego, Ca 1996 V8 Ranger 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,413 Vehicle Specs	Get a squeeze bulb (like on dads 15 hp johnson tiller outboard) That's how the punks stole my gas Yeah, if you can't get in there you can hook up a hose to the shrader valve on the fuel rail. It will take some time but the fuel pump does all the work. better yet, drive it like you stole it __________________ Ranger + Explorer = RangePloder! 1996 5.0 4x4 EECV 4R70W

10-01-2004, 05:00 AM	#5
Mbrooks420 High Voltage. Erie, Pennsylvania 1998 Mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,090 Vehicle Specs	Just buy a gas can, like Dman suggested. __________________ 1998 Mounty 5.0 AWD TT/Shackles/rear AirLift springs 31x10.5 Kelly TSR's 1995 Subaru Legacy AWD Sedan RIP---Killed by an suicidal deer 1972 El Camino---Project Dirty Old Chevy---Fresh Marine Longblock .060 over, Forged crank RV Cam 454/th400 swap, Hooker Headers, fresh coat of white 1999 KTM 300exc RaceTech Suspension, Rekluse Slipper Clutch, single track killer