Draining gas cans

TVZ

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At the end of the year I like to drain all the gas from my gas cans so the gas is fresh when I fill it next year. (I use Stabil, but still like to do this.) Is there a good way to get it all out of the old 5-gallon tanks that came with Evinrude motors during the 1970's? Mine has a ring around the opening (inside), so you can't pour it all out. I know I could siphon it, but don't think I'd get it all out that way.
 

tphoyt

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Get as much as you can out the throw some blue shop towels in the can and blow them around with compressed air if you have it.
 

racerone

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Take a good look at the fitting where hose attaches.-----One of the 4 screws might be marked ----DRAIN----Take screw out and turn tank upside down.----Those metal tanks are far superior to the plastic junk available today !
 
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