Put the siphon hose in the tank and other end in a bucket.Then insert the tip of the blow gun just into the tank. Looking back, we shouldn't have let him do the sucking. Gravity will cause the gas to flow back into the tank. in the Tractors forum followed by comments. by the way, old gas fumes don't taste so good. Has anyone ever seen such a tool. I usally put a wire on the corked end and and several lead fishing weights on the open end and dip the whole tube in the gasoline and then pull the corked end out and quickly get it below the tank and open it up. "@type": "ImageObject", "Simple and sensible explanation. With a full hose, hang the end with the cork in the container to be filled, as much lower as its length will allow. They wanted some gas, and had a designated driver, drinking but not much. Well, I gave it a try, but it doesn't look like there is enough gas in there to make this worth the effort. Ensure that the correct ends of the tubing are being used. David. You give it a quick tug, not an extra long suck. Two guys coming from town, close to O degrees F, rubbing rum on the windshield the keep the frost off. Roger One esay way is buy a hose made for the older out board motors. For this method, you'll want two lengths of tubing - one long enough to reach deep into the gas tank and another, shorter length of tubing that will reach just inside the tank. "publisher": { Heres a trick a mechanic at the shop I work at showed me, if you have a air compressor and a air blower, blow air directly across the hose the is not stuck in the tank. Anytime you are using anything that sparks around gasoline you are asking for trouble. Have done that by myself before, but is easier with help. Blow some air into the line and gas should run out. If my car is on a hill, can I still siphon gas? ;O) Takes forever to transfer fuel with one of them little hand syphon pumps, since they generally have small hoses on them. I told them all I had was a barrel of gas with no pump in it, thus we would have to syphon. Ive had the same one over 20 years. Someone once told my boss that I had a syphon hose in my truck and accused me of stealing company gas (had our own fuel tanks at the shop). The smaller diameter hose the easier it will siphon(sifer) I wouldnt try one over 1/2 inch by 5 feet long. References % of people told us that this article helped them. just make sure the end is below the tank at all times. Couldn't do it with our newer pickups, as they all had frame-mounted tanks. Hal Use a 1/4 or 5/6 hose and just give the a hose a slight suction and take your mouth away. TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. His dad was using one of those pumps on his drill to empty the gas tank on his tractor when it caught on fire and badly burned him. and the gas will keep flowing. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. Hal Hal: Good idea, and that reminds me of another one going back into the 30s, and days of an open fan for a defroster, and flip up windshield. Takes forever to transfer fuel with one of them little hand syphon pumps, since they generally have small hoses on them. "name": "Yesterday's Tractor Co.", Consult any provided instructions for more information - often, all that's necessary is to pump a mixture of soap and water through the device and let it air dry. Rapidly put the open end into the liquid in the tank, and hold it there with tape or the like so it cannot get out, and is in the bottom. Start with Step 1 below to learn how to siphon gas with nothing more than a length or two of plastic tubing and an empty gas can. Can I siphon straight from one car to another? Most hand-operated pumps only require a few pumps to get liquid flowing - after this, gas should flow freely. of gas, let alone keeping his companions mobile. Only use tubing where the gasoline level can be seen. wikiHow is a wiki, similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. You simply give the bulb a few pumps to prime it, and off you go. Works much better than a mouth of (probably)leaded bad gasoline. "mainEntityOfPage": { I have used a compresser blow gun. ", look in the phone book. Use a 1/4" or 5/6" hose and just give the a hose a slight suction and take your mouth away. If you want, use a siphon pump. Grandpa had taken two pieces of copper tubing and solered them into a "Y" and would blow compressed air in the one side with the hose hooked to the other side. "userInteractionCount": 27 It was specifically listed for gasoline, etc. Raise and lower the tank end rapidly and the hose will fill. Heres a trick a mechanic at the shop I work at showed me, if you have a air compressor and a air blower, blow air directly across the hose the is not stuck in the tank. thanks!! Grandpas deal looked great, but I don t think he ever used it again! Roger. Used to keep the in-cab tank in my old Chevy company truck nearly full so I could draw gas for the generator, air compressor or any other gas equipment on the job. "url": "https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/graphics/smllogo.png", "@type": "Organization", THen just uncork the bottom of the hose. I've had great luck with the "Super Easy Siphon Hose" that I found on Amazon: Any hardware store selling kerosene heaters will have the $3 siphon pump. You give it a quick tug, not an extra long suck. This got me wondering, How long of a hose can you use? You should then get a good stream of gas. Don't swallow any of the gas. Have siphoned gas, diesel & hyd. They are under $20. Just stop the flow before air is allowed into the line, and it will stay primed as well. A little patience will make it work. The only time these arent so great is if you are tiring to start it in a container with just a couple inches of fluid in it. I found out from a friend that using an electric drill powered pump is a bad idea. That's convenient, but if you are careful, you can siphon with your mouth and only get a small amount on your tongue. Roger I found out from a friend that using an electric drill powered pump is a bad idea. This article has been viewed 947,323 times. For more information, including how to siphon gas by creating pressure in the tank, read on! I told them all I had was a barrel of gas with no pump in it, thus we would have to syphon. Seeing the condition of his two buddies, I decided to drive them back to their truck. Beat heck out of hauling full gas cans to the site. With a full hose, hang the end with the cork in the container to be filled, as much lower as its length will allow. Fun ain't it. "@type":"DiscussionForumPosting", Those 1/2 jerker hoses are great. I just use a plain section of hose and use my thumb on the end to be the valve. this will create a vacumn in the hose, once the gas starts to flow, stop the air flow. "@type": "InteractionCounter", "text": "I need to siphon the old gas from the top of my tank. Hal Hi Hugh, They should've pour some of that alcohol they drank into the gas tank. Hose into the tank via filler neck - nozzle of gun into filler neck - stuff rags into filler neck - palm of hand over it all to seal as best you can . Be careful that the gas can doesn't overflow. Mike, one more thing the lower the better on the sucking end. Yeah, get a transparent plastic hose, so you can see the fuel coming, 10 ft. long is good. I bought one for gasolene, one for kerosene, and one for my 5 gal can of Kroil penetrant. The easiest way to siphon gas is to get a siphon pump so you can safely work without getting your hands dirty or exposing yourself to dangerous gas fumes. I wonder if they made their own rum? Don"t last forever, but the price is right. Easy on the air blasts. Grandpas deal looked great, but I don t think he ever used it again! Ten or fifteen feet will do. Level up your tech skills and stay ahead of the curve. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If you have any doubts about your proficiency, practice with water or beer. It worked pretty slick! This skill can be handy in all sorts of situations, whether you run out of gas miles from civilization, need to winterize a vehicle, or simply want to refill your lawnmower without having to make a trip to the gas station. Do to the bootleggers making their own alcohol is why they have the recipe for making ethanol. Hobby farm Here is the no mouth method: with you hose of choice, put a plug in one end (cork, rubber, vinyl plastic)then fill the hose with gasoline from the other end. These could get you from one community to the next without going on public roads, thus they were used a bit by folks getting to a destination after being out tipping the bottle. I don't know about siphoning gas, but I've had a Vacula brake bleeder that uses the same venturi principle for decades. Fun ain't it. If you get caught, you will have to pay a fine and/or court costs, in which case it will not be cheaper and it will certainly be more inconvenient. wikiHow is a wiki, similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. }, Their pickup was 2 miles behind my place, out of gas. If you're having difficulty, make sure you have a tight seal around your tubes. Make sure that you put the end that liquid enters from and the end that liquid leaves from in the right places so you dont just push air into the tank. The owner of the truck, not the designated driver, decided since he was the one that started the evening without buying gas, he should be responcible for sucking on the hose. Grandpa had a good one too, but when he saw Dad do that he shook his head. Syphoning old gas. made me think of this Cheech and Chong scene. now that's some old gas ;-). According to some sources, air bubbles are more common when the tube runs to the side, rather than up and down. I don't know how much gas he consumed, however his buddies told me that 3 hours later at a hunting camp, every time he belched, all you could smell was gasoline. Alternatively, simply cover the free end of the tubing and lift it higher than the level of gas in the tank. Inhaling or swallowing gasoline can have serious harmful effects. The fumes from it can be bad for your lungs and can taste really bad. Matt, My Dad showed me that trick, works great! Use a damp rag to seal around them both. Hi Hugh, They should've pour some of that alcohol they drank into the gas tank. I have trouble with 5 gallon cans so I was also wondering Can the discharge end of the hose be above the can being pumped out? I reference wikiHow many times each year, and this tutorial was very well done. The sediment bowl I have is a single line variety, and I want to put the starter tank back on it and run the line, even though I don't actually plan on using it, it's still a good conversation piece. Its slower than youd like but at least works. Hal. Ten or fifteen feet will do. Grandpas deal looked great, but I don"t think he ever used it again! Hal: Good idea, and that reminds me of another one going back into the 30s, and days of an open fan for a defroster, and flip up windshield. Couldn't do it with our newer pickups, as they all had frame-mounted tanks. Do to the bootleggers making their own alcohol is why they have the recipe for making ethanol. Approved. Thanks!". Matt, My Dad showed me that trick, works great! Here is the no mouth method: with you hose of choice, put a plug in one end (cork, rubber, vinyl plastic)then fill the hose with gasoline from the other end. To create this article, 18 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. They"re useful for everything from removing water to winterize toilets to syphoning gas. I don't know how much gas he consumed, however his buddies told me that 3 hours later at a hunting camp, every time he belched, all you could smell was gasoline. They wanted some gas, and had a designated driver, drinking but not much. I told them all I had was a barrel of gas with no pump in it, thus we would have to syphon. They make pumps that go on drills. By using our site, you agree to our. Matt, My Dad showed me that trick, works great! "headline":"Tricks for siphoning gas? JavaScript is disabled. Janicolson has the best method. Either obtain two separate lengths of tubing or cut one length of tubing to make two smaller lengths - the effect is the same. They make pumps that go on drills. It's not coming out of the bottom, and I don't want gas everywhere. "@id": "https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/" Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 947,323 times. Wet rags generally create a tighter seal than dry ones. Grandpa had taken two pieces of copper tubing and solered them into a Y and would blow compressed air in the one side with the hose hooked to the other side. Only had to haul diesel fuel cans. }, The smaller diameter hose the easier it will siphon(sifer) I wouldnt try one over 1/2 inch by 5 feet long. Are you sure you have the shut-off valve open? Air needs to be able to escape the tank to make space for the gas flowing back in. One or two powerful sucks will start the siphon but won't fill your mouth. "author": { One such trio landed in my door yard, on foot, late one Saturday night. The problem is that electric drills (plug-in or cordless) are not explosion proof.