Not a silly question......
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Pro
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From: Stuart Florida
Not a silly question......
This might seem like a stupid question, but it could be a life saver.
Can you siphon gas from a C6 or get gas out of the tanks another way.
I live in South Florida and in the event of a hurricane would desperately
need that 18 gallons for the generator.
I use Jerry cans and gas from my motorcyles, and it would be nice to get at that 18 gallons for refrigeration.
Can you siphon gas from a C6 or get gas out of the tanks another way.
I live in South Florida and in the event of a hurricane would desperately
need that 18 gallons for the generator.
I use Jerry cans and gas from my motorcyles, and it would be nice to get at that 18 gallons for refrigeration.
Race Director
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Why not just buy a couple of 5 gallon gas cans to have on hand? It's not like you don't get a few days warning that a hurricane is coming. I have five or six extra 5 gallon cans "just in case" I might need some extra gas around. JMHO
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From: Stuart Florida
The last hurricane I had 55 gallons of gas before it hit, and I ran the generator for 3 and a half weeks before the power came on.
Stores are all closed, gas stations all closed and you have to save the food in the freezer or you will die.
It's hard to watch the freezer defrost when you have 18 gallons of gas
in the car.
Have you ever been without power for nearly a month, with a temperature of 96 degrees?
The generator also runs a tiny ac for just one room.
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After 2005 there was a law went into effect in FL that gas stations must have back up generators, how many have complied with that law I don't know.
I know I fill up all my back up cans with gas prior to a hurricane. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to syphon some gas out of a vette. Get a syphon and try it and let us know.
I know I fill up all my back up cans with gas prior to a hurricane. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to syphon some gas out of a vette. Get a syphon and try it and let us know.
Le Mans Master
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From: Bucks Co. / outside Philadelphia PA
If you had the tool, you could disconnect the fuel line at the rail on the engine and slip it into a larger hose leading to your can. You would then need to jump the fuel pump relay to keep it on to let the in tank pump empty out the car. Don't run it dry or you will damage your pump.
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From: Stuart Florida
After 2005 there was a law went into effect in FL that gas stations must have back up generators, how many have complied with that law I don't know.
I know I fill up all my back up cans with gas prior to a hurricane. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to syphon some gas out of a vette. Get a syphon and try it and let us know.
I know I fill up all my back up cans with gas prior to a hurricane. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to syphon some gas out of a vette. Get a syphon and try it and let us know.
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I'm not a 'doomsdayer' but prepare for the worst when things are the best. Don't wait for those first warnings because by then it might be too late to buy jerry cans. Buy more jerry cans or better yet buy a 55 gallon drum now. A 55 gallon drum isn't all that expensive especially for the peace of mind it brings. A lot of ranchers (and others) use gravity-fed, overhead fuel tanks. It ups the cost a bit just for emergency preparedness but having a 500 gallon or more supply of fuel at home is nice to have anytime.
Pro
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From: Fort Worth Texas
A jerry can is a 5 gallon can.
The last hurricane I had 55 gallons of gas before it hit, and I ran the generator for 3 and a half weeks before the power came on.
Stores are all closed, gas stations all closed and you have to save the food in the freezer or you will die.
It's hard to watch the freezer defrost when you have 18 gallons of gas
in the car.
Have you ever been without power for nearly a month, with a temperature of 96 degrees?
The generator also runs a tiny ac for just one room.
The last hurricane I had 55 gallons of gas before it hit, and I ran the generator for 3 and a half weeks before the power came on.
Stores are all closed, gas stations all closed and you have to save the food in the freezer or you will die.
It's hard to watch the freezer defrost when you have 18 gallons of gas
in the car.
Have you ever been without power for nearly a month, with a temperature of 96 degrees?
The generator also runs a tiny ac for just one room.
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From: Stuart Florida
I had a '99 Mustang vert, and I couldn't get gas out of it nohow..
Just thought you guys would know how to do it with a C6.
When a blow is coming the first thing I do is stock up on beer and gas, but you can never
have enough.
Just thought you guys would know how to do it with a C6.
When a blow is coming the first thing I do is stock up on beer and gas, but you can never
have enough.
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From: Fairfield County Connecticut
This might seem like a stupid question, but it could be a life saver.
Can you siphon gas from a C6 or get gas out of the tanks another way.
I live in South Florida and in the event of a hurricane would desperately
need that 18 gallons for the generator.
I use Jerry cans and gas from my motorcyles, and it would be nice to get at that 18 gallons for refrigeration.
Can you siphon gas from a C6 or get gas out of the tanks another way.
I live in South Florida and in the event of a hurricane would desperately
need that 18 gallons for the generator.
I use Jerry cans and gas from my motorcyles, and it would be nice to get at that 18 gallons for refrigeration.
Racer
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From: Torrance CA
I’m interested in this too.
I’m in Los Angeles and when (not if) we finally have our next major earthquake.
I can see California having similar problems that NY and NJ are having due to Sandy with temporary power and gas shortages.
Unlike a hurricane, you don’t get a warning ahead of time to prepare for an earthquake.
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From: Bucks Co. / outside Philadelphia PA
Le Mans Master
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From: Norman OK
I agree that a 55 gallon barrel would be a good idea if you have the storage space and the ability to get one, I bet you could have one delivered. Also I would have lots of 5 gallon plastic containers and make sure they are all topped off a few days before the storm. Here in Oklahoma we have ice storm's, tornades, and crazy back hoe drivers 
that can knock out power so I keep about 20 gallons of gas for the generator around in the spring and winter.
But as a final backup I believe what needs to be done is just use tubing and siphon out about 5 gallons then stop and run the car for a few minutes and the gas in the tanks will level out, then shut off the car and siphon out some more gas, the do the whole process over again.
that can knock out power so I keep about 20 gallons of gas for the generator around in the spring and winter. But as a final backup I believe what needs to be done is just use tubing and siphon out about 5 gallons then stop and run the car for a few minutes and the gas in the tanks will level out, then shut off the car and siphon out some more gas, the do the whole process over again.
Last edited by okie08vette; Nov 5, 2012 at 11:19 AM.
Drifting
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From: Boyds MD
Because we are on well water here, I installed a whole-house generator and have a 500gal propane tank to run the genny. Although we've never needed it longer than 24 hours, if we did, I could run for weeks on it. I also have a 3-week supply of freeze-dried foods here - I would not "die" if my freezer food defrosted. I'd eat the perishables first, then move on to the freeze-dried stuff. I too am not a "doomsdayer" but you can bet if I lived in an area more prone to hurricanes than I do, I'd be sure to have emergency food rations for me and my pets stored at all times. Pets need to be considered too. I have at least a 3-week supply of food for my cats and dogs here at all times too.
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From: New Orleans Louisiana
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You might want to check the local fire code before you start storing 55 gallon drums of fuel. Many jurisdictions have adopted National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards as their local fire codes and NFPA recommends a maximum of 25 gallons of flammable liquid storage in residential areas.
All it takes is for a neighbor to complain!
I have to enforce this code in my jurisdiction.
BobD
All it takes is for a neighbor to complain!
I have to enforce this code in my jurisdiction.
BobD