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Chris Jones Long Time User
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:54 pm Post subject: Funnel that locks where gas cap goes. |
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I'm trying to find a funnel like I remember folks using a long time ago to fill tractors. It was a big funnel maybe 1 foot in diameter with straight sides for 4 or so inches before narrowing. You removed the tractors gas cap and this funnel was sat in the gas tank opening and turned to lock in place just like the cap. This way it wouldn't move when you were using both hands to hold the 5 gallon jug of gas while pouring. I believe the gas fill opening is pretty standard but the tractors I'd be using it with are a Farmall Cub, Ford 601 and an Allis B. Does anyone know where I can find one now? If you can post me a link I'd appreciate it. Thanks. |
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2x4 Tractor Expert
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:03 pm Post subject: Re: Funnel that locks where gas cap goes. |
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I saw one recently at Tractor Supply. Surprised me. I have 2 of the original ones so I know the funnel you're talking about. |
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Joe Octane Guest
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: Funnel that locks where gas cap goes. |
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I've got one that I'm pretty sure came from NAPA. |
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JDseller Tractor Guru
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:31 pm Post subject: Re: Funnel that locks where gas cap goes. |
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Chris: Here is the one NAPA has it is not cheap. It is $32.95
Locking Funnel at NAPA
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BIG RUH Regular
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Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 3:13 am Post subject: Re: Funnel that locks where gas cap goes. |
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Got mine at Rural King |
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rustyfarmall Tractor Guru
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Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:22 am Post subject: Re: Funnel that locks where gas cap goes. |
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That one from NAPA has a totally different type of locking system than what my funnel has. Just curious as to how well it works? The funnel I have locks into the gas tank filler neck just the same as the gas cap, and I'm pretty sure the style I have is still available from a Tisco dealer. |
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pete black Long Time User
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Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:42 am Post subject: Re: Funnel that locks where gas cap goes. |
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i have an original one that came with a 1963 ford tractor i once bought. still has the filtering screen intact. worked great on the old ford, will not work on the kubota. |
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Dean Tractor Guru
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Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:32 am Post subject: Re: Funnel that locks where gas cap goes. |
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I have one of those funnels and much prefer it to the funnels available today.
I am not certain if they are still available but would check to see if a GOOD auto parts store can order one for you, e.g., Plews, etc.
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BURT Regular
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Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:34 am Post subject: Re: Funnel that locks where gas cap goes. |
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Here is one at Amazon.com
Dorman 9 787 Amazon
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Chris Jones Long Time User
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Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:43 am Post subject: Re: Funnel that locks where gas cap goes. |
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I got one off fleabay. $20 including shipping. So I'll have to avoid spilling like 6 gallons of gas to pay for it. Well if I avoid spilling it all over me and the tractor I guess that counts for something too. I hope it works.
Behrens Lock on tractor funnel
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Steve in VA Regular
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Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:52 am Post subject: Re: Funnel that locks where gas cap goes. |
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Red Hill General store shows them for 9.99. Shipping will probably push that up quite a bit. |
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GVSII Regular
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Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: Funnel that locks where gas cap goes. |
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Got one and use it all the time. Hope I don't get a spark! |
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Chris Jones Long Time User
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Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:07 pm Post subject: Re: Funnel that locks where gas cap goes. |
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You know it would seem to make sense if they were made out of a heavy plastic instead of metal. Then again I hear you can get static sparks filling a plastic can in the back of a pickup. I still fill mine there anyway. |
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George Marsh Tractor Expert
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Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 1:51 pm Post subject: Re: Funnel that locks where gas cap goes. |
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I wish someone would make a large funnel with a built in fuel filter, not a screen, actual filer. It would kinda be like a britta filter for fuel. |
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Chris Jones Long Time User
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Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 3:00 pm Post subject: Re: Funnel that locks where gas cap goes. |
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I suspect the flow through the filter would be pretty slow.
As for myself anything that fits through the screen is a job for the tractors fuel filter. |
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