As I always say.....this works for me.

WDH · May 09, 2013, 07:31:46 AM

"and, now, back to the oil bottle story...."

thecfarm · May 09, 2013, 07:49:36 AM

Oh,is that was this thread was about?? :D

petefrom bearswamp · May 09, 2013, 08:20:15 AM

No grits kissin from here!
Just a suggestion that's all.
Wasn't aware that there is no vent.
I only have one tank now (diesel).
Used to have 2 when I had my old mill but forgot to strap it down when moving once.
Went back right away but somebody had already made off with it.
Lesson learned.

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Tee · May 09, 2013, 08:50:59 AM

Quote from: POSTONLT40HD on May 08, 2013, 09:53:36 PM
Quote from: Tee on May 08, 2013, 09:51:56 PM
Quote from: POSTONLT40HD on May 08, 2013, 09:48:11 PM

They know I'm playing with them. :D

I know. I used to read those fur fluffin fusses even before I joined.

That's good....you are broke in now if we jump on you. :D :D :D :D :D

I figured it wouldn't be much longer. I'll even make it easy; I like grits too!

thecfarm · May 09, 2013, 08:59:40 AM

What a sight.

:( :( My knees hit the underside of my desk when I saw that. :(

barbender · May 09, 2013, 10:14:00 AM

I'm way up north, but I actually like grits. My problem is I can't seem to find food I don't like :

red · May 09, 2013, 01:59:02 PM

why would you need an extra fuel tank ? ? ?

POSTON WIDEHEAD · May 09, 2013, 07:40:54 PM

Quote from: red on May 09, 2013, 01:59:02 PM
why would you need an extra fuel tank ? ? ?

There are sometimes when the mill is about on empty and you are sawing in the presence of a customer / helper and you don't want to stop and go to the store to fill the 1 tank you have.
I can switch tanks and never turn the mill off. I have a spare of a lot of stuff.

But I only have 1 Red. :D

AdamT · May 09, 2013, 08:47:01 PM

I just bought another tank last week when I ordered blades. I carry a 5 gallon jug on portable jobs and it takes too long to refill my tank from the "no slurp" jugs. I've thought about drilling a breather hole in my jug, but decided to just order another tank and be done with it. It's not at all uncommon to burn more than 5 gallons of gas while out on a job. To me it was simply for time savings.

POSTON WIDEHEAD · May 09, 2013, 08:57:55 PM

Quote from: AdamT on May 09, 2013, 08:47:01 PM
I just bought another tank last week when I ordered blades. I carry a 5 gallon jug on portable jobs and it takes too long to refill my tank from the "no slurp" jugs. I've thought about drilling a breather hole in my jug, but decided to just order another tank and be done with it. It's not at all uncommon to burn more than 5 gallons of gas while out on a job. To me it was simply for time savings.

Good point Adam. Thats why I have an extra tank. And like I said, ya can just switch them out with the engine still running and not miss a beat.

Magicman · May 09, 2013, 09:11:24 PM

The "glug jugs" is why I am now using these. LINK Two for fuel and two for lube.

AdamT · May 09, 2013, 09:18:04 PM

Quote from: POSTONLT40HD on May 09, 2013, 08:57:55 PM
Quote from: AdamT on May 09, 2013, 08:47:01 PM
I just bought another tank last week when I ordered blades. I carry a 5 gallon jug on portable jobs and it takes too long to refill my tank from the "no slurp" jugs. I've thought about drilling a breather hole in my jug, but decided to just order another tank and be done with it. It's not at all uncommon to burn more than 5 gallons of gas while out on a job. To me it was simply for time savings.

Good point Adam. Thats why I have an extra tank. And like I said, ya can just switch them out with the engine still running and not miss a beat.

Sweet! I'll definatley try that!

Brucer · May 10, 2013, 01:38:03 AM

Those of us with diesels or EFI gas engines can't switch "on the fly" quite so easily. There's a second line that's returning surplus fuel from the injectors to the tank.

I do have a spare tank, however. When a new tank runs out of fuel, I mark the level on the outside with a black paint stick. That makes it easy to check the fuel level and change out the tanks before it's inconvenient. Nothing like running out when you're half way through the opening cut on a 30" log >:(.

Peter Drouin · May 10, 2013, 06:30:50 AM

fill when I start the day and just refill at lunch and Im good for the rest of the day,
I have never had my tank off the mill :D

Magicman · May 10, 2013, 07:03:55 AM

Quote from: Peter Drouin on May 10, 2013, 06:30:50 AMI have never had my tank off the mill

I have never had mine off either. I fill the tank at the end of the saw day, and I have never run out of fuel while sawing. One tank will last all day. ;D

AdamT · May 10, 2013, 07:12:38 AM

Quote from: Brucer on May 10, 2013, 01:38:03 AM
Those of us with diesels or EFI gas engines can't switch "on the fly" quite so easily. There's a second line that's returning surplus fuel from the injectors to the tank.

Good point, I didn't think about that. Maybe I won't try it after all

POSTON WIDEHEAD · May 10, 2013, 08:32:36 AM

Quote from: Brucer on May 10, 2013, 01:38:03 AM
Those of us with diesels or EFI gas engines can't switch "on the fly" quite so easily. There's a second line that's returning surplus fuel from the injectors to the tank.

My 29 HP gas Kohler is has EFI. It has 1 line coming from the tank. And while its running, just switch tanks and keep on trucking.

POSTON WIDEHEAD · May 10, 2013, 08:38:38 AM

Quote from: Magicman on May 10, 2013, 07:03:55 AM
I fill the tank at the end of the saw day, and I have never run out of fuel while sawing. One tank will last all day. ;D

I have to admit.....I ran out of fuel once. I just wasn't paying attention. I was coming out of a log, first cut.
The engine fluttered once, and when it got a big lung full of air, the whole head took of down the rail like I had hit high gear. The engine shut down and the head stopped when it hit the rubber bumper.

So I guess the moral of this story is, if ya wanna saw faster.....run on air. :D