Sucking the fuel out

[dguzzi]

Is there a recommended pump to transfer fuel from motorcycle tanks?  Or I guess any tank...   Even a drill operated one might work if it handles gas ok.

[Zoom Zoom]

What about a hand pump like the ones used to fill a kerosene heater? Usually only a couple of bucks.

John Henry

[dguzzi]

Not sure what you mean.  Certainly not those orange tube kind(junk)...

[yogidozer]

how about just a hose, into a container, then empty the container into the next tank?

[Zoom Zoom]

What I was thinking was this:
https://www.grainger.com/product/38Y789?cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!166587421918!!!g!82166794917!&ef_id=W1BmHAAAALA6vhCq:20180820155050:s

Might be the same as you were referring to. The bottom could be shortened as needed and a hose could be attached to the other and once started would easily work as a siphon. Like I said, 2 bucks or so. I used to have one that took a couple D batteries but it eventually crapped out and I never bothered looking for another one. I think that was 10 or 15 bucks.

John Henry

[Sasquatch Jim]

A piece of plastic tube.  It's an Oklahoma credit card.  It works best in the dark.
 When done, remove the tube and leave the petcock open on reserve so the he won't be chasing you first thing in the morning.

[dguzzi]

Well that would work but I was hoping for more versatility. I'd like to use it to drain gas from my mowers, bikes cars and other stuff.  We used to use an old fuel pump with battery clamps for moving fuel oil. A bit hazardous for gasoline, but the idea might work if the power source is more remote.

[yogidozer]

A piece of plastic tube.  It's an Oklahoma credit card.  It works best in the dark.
 When done, remove the tube and leave the petcock open on reserve so the he won't be chasing you first thing in the morning.

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[Old Jock]

Use this works a treat

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01M5D2XZQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You can pump or siphon with it, but if pumping it takes quite a lot of squeezing

[Rich A]

These work pretty well if there is a fair amount of fuel in the tank:

https://www.amazon.com/SUPER-EASY-SIPHON-HOSE-SES1001/dp/B00MVAIL76

Rich A

[Kiwi_Roy]

What's wrong with the taste of gasoline?
They have a name for you up here
http://mentalfloss.com/article/51399/where-does-word-hoser-come

Mowers a bit hard to syphon from unless you can elevate it.

[shaka]

These work pretty well if there is a fair amount of fuel in the tank:

https://www.amazon.com/SUPER-EASY-SIPHON-HOSE-SES1001/dp/B00MVAIL76

Rich A

 

[RinkRat II]

  dguzzi,
 If you can find a drill pump thats made with a neoprene rotor, thats your best bet, most are Buna , but if you run a bucket of water and dish soap through it afterward it'll last a year or two. Second option is one of the Kerosene pumps like in the Grainger post. Most hardware stores sell them for cheap.

       Paul B

[Idontwantapickle]

I use a 1/2 inch hose to siphon and start it by pressurizing the tank briefly with compressed air. Use a rag to make the seal for that step.
For the mower I just flip it on its side.

Hunter

[oldlegs]

I've seen plenty of electric drills with sparky brushes that and petrol fumes sounds like it could be great fun ,not

[TimmyTheHog]

I used to use a plastic hose to siphon the old gas out of my stone when I got it (sat for more than a year).

After that, I got this cheap gadget for water/oil/gas (one pump for each) with a 5/16" fuel line tied to the end of the pump.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Car-Manual-Hand-Siphon-Pump-Hose-Gas-Oil-Transfer-Pump-Plastic-TONSEE/391923548889?hash=item5b4076c2d9:g:22cAAOSwpXpZyMc7

You don't have to buy from e-bay. I believe it sells in some dollar-stores in US & Canada.

[yogidozer]

What's wrong with the taste of gasoline?
They have a name for you up here
http://mentalfloss.com/article/51399/where-does-word-hoser-come

Mowers a bit hard to syphon from unless you can elevate it.

Duh, you're not suppose to be drinking it.
It ain't that complicated, most people are smart enough to do it....most people

[Diploman]

Harbor Freight sells this inexpensive but efficient pump for transferring fluids - including fuel.         I have one, and it works very well.

https://www.harborfreight.com/multi-use-transfer-pump-63144.html

[Lannis]

Harbor Freight sells this inexpensive but efficient pump for transferring fluids - including fuel.         I have one, and it works very well.

https://www.harborfreight.com/multi-use-transfer-pump-63144.html

I don't doubt it, but I bought one and could never make it work - it never pumped a drop.

I just don't buy HF stuff that has moving parts any more ....

Lannis

[Adk.IBO]

Love my 'crankypump' from Aerostitch. I use it for my lawnmower and snowblower at end of season(s) and keep it on the bike for when someone runs out...

[twowings]

A piece of plastic tube.  It's an Oklahoma credit card.  It works best in the dark.
 When done, remove the tube and leave the petcock open on reserve so the he won't be chasing you first thing in the morning.

For the complete Oklahoma experience, light a cigarette immediately after the transfer...

[nc43bsa]

I use a 1/2 inch hose to siphon and start it by pressurizing the tank briefly with compressed air.

Hunter

Hoser!   

[dguzzi]

For the complete Oklahoma experience, light a cigarette immediately after the transfer...
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Love my 'crankypump' from Aerostitch. I use it for my lawnmower and snowblower at end of season(s) and keep it on the bike for when someone runs out...

I don't find that one...do they still make it?

[Perazzimx14]

Not sure what you mean.  Certainly not those orange tube kind(junk)...

These work a treat and are cheap as chips. I cannot tell you how many times I've gone to mow the grass and found the Hustler needs fuel and the 5 gallon gas can is empty. Instead of heading to the gas station I pull the Hustler beside one of the bikes a few squeezes of the bulb and a fuel transfer is underway.

Also the long semi rigid tube that goes in to the transfer liquid is good for getting into the far reaches of motorcycle fuel cells to get most of the fuel out when you need to.

[dguzzi]

Same as Lannis, never could make it work...

[John A]

When I worked for Southern Aviation in Shreveport they had an air operated pump for transferring fuel. I've been looking for a shop air powered pump ever since. Big money if bought new so it's one of the things on my " buy it when I find it" at used stuff places. I've seen the results of bad things happening when gasoline is lit off by an electric spark so I wouldn't use a drill motor on a pump, but that's just me being overcautous. Burn units have made great strides in the last few years.

[Adk.IBO]

I don't find that one...do they still make it?

Apparently not...
I did a search and found them on Amazon and EBay. They are being marketed for R/C fuels with 3 different names and different end fittings for them (maybe more). I like and use mine, I suppose Aerstitch's lawyers got a hold of them or maybe some accident...

[Vagrant]

Rock auto has a 12 vt electric in line pump for under $20 to your door.

[Jurgen]

I just sucked all the fuel out of my ATV with this item from Amazon.  Go to the Amazon Web site and enter "Custom Accessories 36668 6' Tube with Siphon Pump" in the search field.  Two squeezes of the bulb and gas starts to flow.  Since the tubing is packaged in loops, you tie a straight stick to it and guide the suction end into the crevices of the tank.  Best of all no taste of gas in your mouth and only $6.

Jurgen

[redrider90]

Gas tapper can be used on almost anything including cars up to 2014. I has a special adapter to get by the safety valve in most cars up to 2014. https://www.ebay.com/itm/142028508567?hash=item21118f0d97