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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Build Diaries, How-To, DIY => Topic started by: muskegtracker on May 03, 2010, 10:06:52 AM
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So the other day I was testing to see how far I could go on a tank of gas. For those of you who haven't seen my build thread (http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/build-diaries-how-to-diy/mr-t-the-build/ (http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/build-diaries-how-to-diy/mr-t-the-build/)) I put a V6 and all the electronics, including the dash, into my Tracker. Before I got stranded anywhere I wanted to push the limit and find out just how far I could go on a tank of gas and what the gauge read when I got there. The inevitable occurred, and so I chugged to the side of the road.
The gas can I had with me had a large (diameter) spout that I knew was going to be a problem when filling the Tracker, which is now dead on the side of the road 20 miles from the closest gas station. I guessed I would figure out how to get around that when the time came...
So I tried to quickly push the fat spout into the filler neck to get a good seal, but this happened...all over.
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss209/bennz9/Mr%20T/DSC03154.jpg)
So I thought, maybe I could push harder, faster and get something to go in...nope. Same result.
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss209/bennz9/Mr%20T/DSC03154.jpg)
Well, now I'm getting a little concerned. (I was on my way to work...) I glanced around to find some wire or something to hold the flap in the filler open. All I could find was grass, not really interested in shoving grass into my gas tank. Then a shiny flash caught my eye - a beer can. (Plenty of those on the highways - sad isn't it?) So I cut the top and bottom off of the can with my pocket knife-
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss209/bennz9/Mr%20T/DSC03157.jpg)
Then split the can long ways and rolled it into a funnel/flap holder openner. Inserted it into the filler and TAH DAH!
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss209/bennz9/Mr%20T/DSC03155.jpg)
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss209/bennz9/Mr%20T/DSC03156.jpg)
I then proceeded with a spill free fill which easily got me to the next gas station.
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss209/bennz9/Mr%20T/DSC03158.jpg)
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Very nice....
-Eric
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Good idea. With the can that is, not the V-6. Why would you ever crave more power enough to upgrade to a V-6? I mean, isn't 1.6L enough. ;)
Actually I've read Mr. T's build and I even filmed that short video. In fact, I've driven that thing and the V-6 is dang sweet. :)
So, congrats on finding out your fuel range and not having to call AMA. What did the gauge read when it ran out?
- Yo Lil' Bro
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I like the "macgyver" type solution....way to utilize what you have.
I always liked a low fuel light, I wish my tracker had one, but atm I guess I just need to get the gauge working in general.....So does this V6 drink alot more gas?
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I like the "macgyver" type solution....way to utilize what you have.
I always liked a low fuel light, I wish my tracker had one, but atm I guess I just need to get the gauge working in general.....So does this V6 drink alot more gas?
Thanks.
Actually it is pretty good! With the old 4 cyl I never got much better than 300 km (180 mi) per tank (quite a bit worse with the turbo) and now I get a little better. ??? Probably around 25 mpg. Not bad considering I'm running lower axle gears (5:12 instead of 4:30) and I don't have ridiculously large tires...yet.
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You might find this surprising - but a sheet of paper will do a pretty good job as an emergency gas funnel - roll it lengthways with a taper and stick the narrow end into the filler neck, the neck will hold it rolled whilst you pour.
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You might find this surprising - but a sheet of paper will do a pretty good job as an emergency gas funnel - roll it lengthways with a taper and stick the narrow end into the filler neck, the neck will hold it rolled whilst you pour.
Excellent! Thanks for the tip.
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Does that count as an open container? :D
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In an emergency you can even use cardboard for a funnel.
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I must have got lucky, my jerry can has a screw on neck that fits the hole just right. Still drips all over though. Props on using your noggin to get out of a jam!