Receiver2000 1,779 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Related to the portable generator question, I have another that you wrenches out there may know something about. Is it possible to siphon gas (for the generator) from a modern car? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewJohn 6,259 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 I've done it..., You need a smallish hose, though. A fat 1" garden hose isn't going to get past the restricted opening that is sized for pump nozzles. I have a worn-out cheap 1/2 inch garden hose that I cut a 6 foot hose section out of. It had a small enough outside diameter (O.D.) to get past the restriction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Receiver2000 1,779 Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 Would this work? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamacarver 527 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Yes, I guess for how long depends on what it's made of. But I can tell you you'll be missing out on that sweet sweet gasoline taste lol 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Receiver2000 1,779 Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 Yeah, makes you feel alive!!! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Receiver2000 1,779 Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 Actually the hose only went down the car filler tube about 20" and hit something. So no dice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RUNNER 467 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Your hose probably hit a plastic anti siphon ball at the bottom of the filler tube. it can be pushed out of the way but takes a very stiff hose. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZappaPatton 696 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 ***The Below Text Is For Entertainment Purposes Only*** I don't see why adding an inline tee after the fuel pump wouldn't work. Add a ball valve after the tee on the engine side and a plug on the auxiliary port of the tee. Close the valve to the engine, remove the plug, thread in a hose to fill your container and turn the engine over until your container is full. *** The Above Text Is For Entertainment Purposes Only*** 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchitch 3,224 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 2 hours ago, 4RUNNER said: Your hose probably hit a plastic anti siphon ball at the bottom of the filler tube. it can be pushed out of the way but takes a very stiff hose. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 3,475 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Pop your fuel pump fuse out and start the car to release the pressure and when the car stalls unhook the line and connect a hose to it and into the gas can. Crank it over with a strong battery. Although you might burn up your starter, you can get your gas that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Receiver2000 1,779 Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 Thank you!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakley104 460 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 I have used an inexpensive electric fuel pump and some rubber gas line stuffed down the fill spout, which seems to work well too... it takes a few minutes to pump a couple gallons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Receiver2000 1,779 Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 Thank you. It tried but the siphon tube hits an obstruction about 20" in. I remember easily siphoning gas for our lawn mower, chain saw, etc. in the past. Maybe now there is some new device installed because of emissions or something. Damn. Just want a source of gas for my portable generator so that I don't need to resort to storing gas cans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakley104 460 Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Mr Google found this info, there could be a couple things in this info you could try if ya want. https://www.primalsurvivor.net/how-siphon-gas/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Receiver2000 1,779 Posted June 10, 2022 Author Share Posted June 10, 2022 Why thank you sir!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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