The fuel tank on my Coleman 426 3-burner (see photo) seems to have an interior chamber that prevents me from pouring all of the fuel out through the filler opening? Can anyone tell me about interior configuration of the tank, how it works, and how do I get all of the fuel out of the tank? Thanks D
Siphon hose. I think those just have a tube under the fill cap so you can't overfill it, just put it up on end and siphon away. If you have access to compressed air you can cut a little hole on the side of the end of the hose and blow air out the end, the resulting venturi will start the siphon without fuel taste.
WOW!!! What an awesome idea. I hate the taste of fuel, stale pond water, etc, etc. Another bit of information to file away for future use. Cheers, Bryan
Not my idea woodsy, I'm a mechanic and you pick things like this up along the way. A little CF in the mouth isn't much more than distasteful, I understand most firebreathers use it because of it's very low benzene content and therefore low carcenogenic risk. Auto gasoline is another story.
You can remove the pump assembly and dump the fuel out of that opening as well. It's held in by a c shaped keeper that pops out almost on command. I've done it with many Coleman stoves 'n lanterns then rinsed the tanks with denatured alcohol, which evaporates completely leaving no residue. Gerry
Dwarf, I am not a mechanic and as a general rule, don't siphon gas. This tidbit of information is crazy easy and it is mind boggling that I am learning so many little tricks. And here I thought I was so smart. Bryan
Thanks to all for your advice. That tube under the filler cap explains why it can just be poured out. Thanks D
