Temporary fuel transport

[GFoley]

I'm looking for some suggestions on how to safely transport fuel in 30-50 gal contaiers.



Details: Fuel in GA is about 12-20 cents per gallon cheaper than anything close to me in FL. I have a road trip coming up soon and would like to carry some extra fuel back home.



I have considered bracing a 55 gal drum securely in the bed (covered) or getting a fuel tank from one of the big rig repair shops in the area.



I really don't want to bring more than 55 gals home. I can use what I bring back in about 2 weeks. I'm planning on a Transfer Flow 54 gal replacement but that won't happen until Jan 02.



Your thoughts?

 

[DennyDay]

Hauling Fuel

Your biggest problem will be condensation. Safety is also a consideration. A 55 gallon drum in a pickup is now an eye target for the law.



Denny

 

[Champane Flight]

Barrel

If the barrel is placarded (marked),DOT approved,and you have shipping papers with MSDS sheet,no problem. I believe the proper placard is UN-1993 for diesel. Check with your state laws and tie down the barrel well.



We have to use DOT approved stainless steel barrels for shipping flamables. They are expensive,but can be used forever. Look in Mcmaster Carr catalog,they are about $300. 00 apeice.

 

[Bigsaint]

If you swing $150. 00, I think you would be better off with one of these, available at Northern Tool.



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The tank above holds 55 gallons.



Scott W.

 

[Ray Torresdal]

fuel container

You can find a junked aluminum fuel tank from a semi tractor cheap. I found a rectanguler one years ago, before a trip to Canada. When they sit below the bed rails, no one will ever question it. Ray

 

[QRTRHRS]

Thread sealant.

Thanks for posting that picture Bigsaint. That's basically what I have except mine is 100 gal. I always wondered why when you see one of these tanks in the back of a pickup it was all "slimed" up. I thought maybe they never clean up their splatters. Guess maybe it's just a bad pipe seal.



What's good for sealing the pipe threads on these tanks? I used teflon on the male sides and a liquid (forgot what it is) made for gas and fuel applications on the female sides. Still getting fuel oozing out and hogging up the tank.



Someone suggested Permatex Ultrablack RTV. The literature does suggest that will work.

 

[pcorssmit]

Originally posted by GFoley

I'm looking for some suggestions on how to safely transport fuel in 30-50 gal contaiers.



Details: Fuel in GA is about 12-20 cents per gallon cheaper than anything close to me in FL. ... I really don't want to bring more than 55 gals home. Your thoughts?

55 gal * $. 20/gal (max) = $11. 00 (max)



If this is a one time deal, I wouldn't bother with the hassle.



Pete

 

[illflem]

QRTRHRS, I've never had luck with Teflon tape and fuel, it seems to eat it after a while. Bad luck with RTVs also. Finally asked a fuel supplier what to use, he recommended an anti-seize that contains ground up metals such as lead, copper or aluminum. Don't know if you can still get it because of the lead

(I lucked out and brought a gallon can) but I've been using Napa lead anti-seize now for several years on fuel and high pressure hydraulics, no more leaks. John Deere also makes an excellent copper anti-seize. I've found that the Permatex aluminum type works also but makes a silvery mess that gets all over the place.

 

[Bigsaint]

I've been using a thread dope made by master plumber called TFE paste, picked it up at a local TrueValue hardware store. I'm yet to see a leak and have played around with my fuel lines/lift pump/gauges quite a bit. There might be a better fix, but it has worked for me so far. According to the info on the tube, it's made to handle high psi's, fuel and temperature extremes.



Scott W.

 

[Neal Cassady]

Try this

I have been using Hercules Brush On Blue Block. It is available at most large home improvement/plumbing supply places. I friend of mine that does field service on oil/gas equipment recommended it. Seems to work well for me.



Dave

 

[QRTRHRS]

Thanks for the replies. I was just about to try the RTV today but ran short on time. Good thing. Time to head for the hardware store.

 

[RustyJC]

Thread Sealer for Hydrocarbons

Permatex #2 (non-hardening) is an old oil-field mechanic's standby.



Rusty

 

[Champane Flight]

Product

We use a paste called Gasolia,it's a tfe paste with fibers it it. A little of this goes a long way. It works well with aluminum.