DIY fuel funnel

AlexD333 · 08-10-2015, 20:01

Any ideas chaps? Current set up the mrs has to hold the funnel

If I'm lucky I can balance it on the fuel cap "door" but it's not reliable at all.. Filling veggie is tricky..

The opening is important and currently plenty large of an easy pour.

Looking for something solid that would fit down the pipe and stay put in place

Is there such a tried and tested funnel?

I've currently got one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LARGE-DETA...item4870e72b3d

johnb5177 · 08-10-2015, 20:05

With the wide mouth it is ideal, but how about sourcing a really good magnet, some binding wire tied around the neck of said funnel, attached to magnet on car body, just above fuel filler......no need for Mrs Alex to have to hold funnel.....

emjaybee · 08-10-2015, 20:09

The one I use is great, it has a trigger on it and a hose attached!

AlexD333 · 08-10-2015, 20:10

Magnet! What a great idea!!!

What's this trigger you speak of?

emjaybee · 08-10-2015, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexD333

Magnet! What a great idea!!!

What's this trigger you speak of?

You old veggie munchers, you do make me chuckle!

jims-terrano · 08-10-2015, 20:17

Can you put somekind of bolt arrangement through the body of the truck. Then a slotted hole in the funnel so that the funnel hooks on. Not sure a magnet would be strong enough unless it's dam big magnet.

don simon · 08-10-2015, 20:17

This is what I use and it's perfect. It sits nicely and doesn't twist and providing you're not too eager filling up, the oil goes in a treat.

20150805_161425 by Simon Carter, en Flickr
It's from the Lidl olive oil. You choose, put the olive oil on a salad or treat the car.

Lazy-Ferret · 08-10-2015, 20:21

When I used to use a funnel, I used a bungy between the funnel handle and the roof bars, so it hung down the side of the car with the nozzle in the filler.

Now, I have a cap from one of my veg oil containers, and using Wickes speedfit pipe and tank fitting, through the lid, and about 15inches of pipe. It's a bit slow pouring, as the plastic container collapses, then you have to let air back into it, but a lot easier than messing with funnels, and I can do it on my own.

solarman216 · 08-10-2015, 21:27

A bit of 1 1/4 plastic waste pipe and a 45 bend works well, I like the magnet idea but put some tape on it to stop marking the paint, an do not forget to check it each time you use it for metal particles, Rick

solarman216 · 08-10-2015, 21:30

Having said all that a 12v transfer pump is far better, no spillage at all, or even a drill pump, does 25 ltr in about 4 mins from memory when I had the narrow boat, Rick

firebobby · 08-10-2015, 21:56

Just pour it into a fuel/jerrycan, then use this to poor it into the tank

AlexD333 · 08-10-2015, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by firebobby

Just pour it into a fuel/jerrycan, then use this to poor it into the tank

nice idea but that's double work.

Transfer pump sounds costly, magnet still sounds good! Or suction cup even

Edit - just bought this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-PACK-LAR...item2edd065e90

harlowmaverick · 08-10-2015, 22:43

12v water pump from a caravan or windscreen washer motor and some pipe!
Job done!

terrano bob · 08-10-2015, 23:28

try using watering can

oh know yee got me answering stupid questions

Fez_uk · 09-10-2015, 08:56

I tried a drill pump, waste of time. Took f*kin ages!

I saw on here a member modded a veg oil container cap with a valve on it and some hose. He would put the container on the roof and put the hose into the tank and let gravity do the work.

08-10-2015, 20:01	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	DIY fuel funnel Any ideas chaps? Current set up the mrs has to hold the funnel If I'm lucky I can balance it on the fuel cap "door" but it's not reliable at all.. Filling veggie is tricky.. The opening is important and currently plenty large of an easy pour. Looking for something solid that would fit down the pipe and stay put in place Is there such a tried and tested funnel? I've currently got one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LARGE-DETA...item4870e72b3d

08-10-2015, 21:27	#9
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	A bit of 1 1/4 plastic waste pipe and a 45 bend works well, I like the magnet idea but put some tape on it to stop marking the paint, an do not forget to check it each time you use it for metal particles, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

08-10-2015, 21:30	#10
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Having said all that a 12v transfer pump is far better, no spillage at all, or even a drill pump, does 25 ltr in about 4 mins from memory when I had the narrow boat, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

08-10-2015, 20:05	#2
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	With the wide mouth it is ideal, but how about sourcing a really good magnet, some binding wire tied around the neck of said funnel, attached to magnet on car body, just above fuel filler......no need for Mrs Alex to have to hold funnel.....

08-10-2015, 20:09	#3
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	The one I use is great, it has a trigger on it and a hose attached!

08-10-2015, 20:10	#4
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Magnet! What a great idea!!! What's this trigger you speak of?

08-10-2015, 20:17	#6
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Can you put somekind of bolt arrangement through the body of the truck. Then a slotted hole in the funnel so that the funnel hooks on. Not sure a magnet would be strong enough unless it's dam big magnet.

08-10-2015, 20:17	#7
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	This is what I use and it's perfect. It sits nicely and doesn't twist and providing you're not too eager filling up, the oil goes in a treat. 20150805_161425 by Simon Carter, en Flickr It's from the Lidl olive oil. You choose, put the olive oil on a salad or treat the car.

08-10-2015, 20:21	#8
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	When I used to use a funnel, I used a bungy between the funnel handle and the roof bars, so it hung down the side of the car with the nozzle in the filler. Now, I have a cap from one of my veg oil containers, and using Wickes speedfit pipe and tank fitting, through the lid, and about 15inches of pipe. It's a bit slow pouring, as the plastic container collapses, then you have to let air back into it, but a lot easier than messing with funnels, and I can do it on my own.

08-10-2015, 21:56	#11
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	Just pour it into a fuel/jerrycan, then use this to poor it into the tank

08-10-2015, 22:43	#13
harlowmaverick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harlow, Essex Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 tdi 03 Posts: 962	12v water pump from a caravan or windscreen washer motor and some pipe! Job done!

08-10-2015, 23:28	#14
terrano bob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north west Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7tdi Posts: 1,015	try using watering can oh know yee got me answering stupid questions

09-10-2015, 08:56	#15
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	I tried a drill pump, waste of time. Took f*kin ages! I saw on here a member modded a veg oil container cap with a valve on it and some hose. He would put the container on the roof and put the hose into the tank and let gravity do the work.