Blitz Metal Can Replacement Gasket

[GeoRoss]

I was given a never used Blitz Metal Gas Can. Other than dusty it is in excellent shape. However, the gasket is cracked and weathered. I have found this gasket online for $0.95. I would rather not pay 9 times that in shipping. Does anyone have an idea where I might find one in S. AZ or Phoenix?

Thanks,

Ross

[DaktariEd]

Can't say for sure, but take it down to Merle's Auto Supply or one of the Off-road shops. They may have them. I should think they are a pretty common item...
HTH :)
Ed

[Grim Reaper]

Replace the Blitz.

NEVER was able to get that brand to seal. Leaked the day I bought it.. Exchanged it the next day. That one leaked as well.

Get a Scepter or a Wedco NATO can. I have 4 Wedco's One leaks because it took a hit on the cap. The other three never leak. Bought all but one as used surplus. Bought mine at the local Army Navy. You can get them here http://www.galleria-e.com/cgi-bin/Colemans.storefront/45076f5409f96972273f428d32820679/Product/View/131901 and here is the spouts http://www.galleria-e.com/cgi-bin/Colemans.storefront/45076f5409f96972273f428d32820679/Product/View/132401

[GeoRoss]

In my search for a new gasket, I have noticed alot of complaints about Blitz. I will say the can was free and will gladly replace it. I will need a second can and it will be a Sceptor. In the meantime I am trying to see if I can make use of this and not look a gift horse in the mouth, well at least not too closely. This is partly why I am looking for a local replacement for the gasket to avoid a $10 shipping fee, that is $10 bucks that could go to a new Sceptor. If the can with a new gasket is a problem, then I am out only a dollar.

From what I have seen, it is mostly problems with pouring. I will use a siphon (The one I got at last years Expo Rally). Thanks for the input and confirmation of what I have seen on the web.

Ross

Replace the Blitz.

NEVER was able to get that brand to seal. Leaked the day I bought it.. Exchanged it the next day. That one leaked as well.

Get a Scepter or a Wedco NATO can. I have 4 Wedco's One leaks because it took a hit on the cap. The other three never leak. Bought all but one as used surplus. Bought mine at the local Army Navy. You can get them here http://www.galleria-e.com/cgi-bin/Colemans.storefront/45076f5409f96972273f428d32820679/Product/View/131901 and here is the spouts http://www.galleria-e.com/cgi-bin/Colemans.storefront/45076f5409f96972273f428d32820679/Product/View/132401

[Dave]

I got a new gasket from http://www.offroadrecovery.com. Shipping via UPS Ground was less then $10 for the gasket and a new metal lid. Might check them out and see if they could just slip a new gasket into an envelop and mail it USPS.

[gjackson]

I use my Blitz cans for waste oil. They work fine to take oil down to a disposal center. But they sure don't work for carrying fuel on an expedition!

Just my $0.02

cheers

[rgsiii]

You are wasting money locating the gasket. These cans are possibly the worst product made. The paint on mine pealed when exposed to gasoline, after a small overflow. :confused:

Now it is rusting where the paint pealed.

[devinsixtyseven]

i guess i'm kind of resurrecting an older thread here, but i have to know...are these the blitz cans you have all encountered difficulties using?

http://www.homeandbeyond.com/prod-0043236.html

i have a pair of them, and other than the nozzle being incorrect for the unleaded fuel screen on the tundra (fixed w/an unleaded nozzle TIGd to the blitz nozzle), i have not had a problem with them leaking or degrading, and it cant possibly be because i treat them any differently than anyone else. i do use a wrench or whatever to tighten down the screw top, maybe thats why. the only leaking i ever had was spilling down the nozzle, can, and truck when i had to use them the first time with the leaded nozzle and the unleaded fuel screen...what a pain.

there is another style, i dont know if it's blitz or someone else, that uses a nato-style clamp seal. i have heard of these not sealing properly, and specifically got the blitz cans instead since they were less expensive and less prone to leaking.

since then, i got a bunch of surplus NATO cans...five bucks each...and a NATO nozzle (cold war remarketing, colorado springs), and those things are bombproof. several came loose in the bed during elephant hill, none leaked despite winding up sideways, upside down, etc...oops.

i guess my feeling is i'll see how my pair of blitz cans works out, and honestly if they degrade i'm just gonna rattlecan them. i wonder if it wasnt a bad run of paint or something?

-sean

[Grim Reaper]

i guess i'm kind of resurrecting an older thread here, but i have to know...are these the blitz cans you have all encountered difficulties using?

http://www.homeandbeyond.com/prod-0043236.html

i have a pair of them, and other than the nozzle being incorrect for the unleaded fuel screen on the tundra (fixed w/an unleaded nozzle TIGd to the blitz nozzle), i have not had a problem with them leaking or degrading, and it cant possibly be because i treat them any differently than anyone else. i do use a wrench or whatever to tighten down the screw top, maybe thats why. the only leaking i ever had was spilling down the nozzle, can, and truck when i had to use them the first time with the leaded nozzle and the unleaded fuel screen...what a pain.

-sean

Yep those are the ones I had. I had them mounted on the spare tire rack of my K5. When the sun got on them they would expel fuel vapor. You couldn't drive with the back window down or the cab would fill with gas fumes. I tried them tight, tried double seals...always leaked.

[devinsixtyseven]

yuck. ive always put them at the end of the bed, and they were in the shade, so i probably didnt notice. glad i have the nato cans.

-sean

[Kermit]

GeoRoss,

Since you live in Tucson too, Check out...(I am sure you already do)....Millers Surplus on 6th Ave. Seems like they have everything.

[VikingVince]

I have two blitz cans that I carry on my rear bumper. If I had known back when I bought them what I know now, I'd buy a different brand...Wedco probably 'cause they would fit my design better. Having said that and FWIW, once I replaced the gaskets they have not leaked one tiny bit in nearly two years...which includes the length of Baja, miles of washboard, etc. I got my replacement gaskets from Offroad Recovery...they just mailed them in a small envelope. I've really gotten good service from them.

[craig333]

The advantage the blitz cans have is the metal lip on the bottom. Lets you use a much smaller mount. I just wish some of the other cans had the same thing.

[Robthebrit]

In general to replace the gaskets on any can get some commercial neoprene sheets and make your own. Just cut around the existing gasket before tossing it, it works better than the OEM gaskets. You can buy the neoprene sheets in any thickness you like and you can stop pretty much stop any can from leaking.

You can get neoprene from any good fabric store, I got mine from the fabric district in downtown LA.

Rob

[VikingVince]

Hey Rob...what a great Handy Tip...thanks for sharing that...could come in handy with lotta cans.
(we met at the steak place...forgot the name)

[Robthebrit]

Yeah that was a good night, we should all get together again for holiday beer and food.

Rob

[slosurfer]

Bumping an old thread.... I have been given two new Blitz cans as gifts, one I received before knowing what I know now, the other I got as a christmas gift. I was going to try to make them work, but from what I read I would be better off selling these new, preferably to someone I don't know or see often.

My question is about the older army issue cans. I know you can get the lid screwed on real tight, how do these compare? The reason I ask is that I can get a couple for free to hold me over till I get some scepter or wedco cans. I am going to Death Valley next month and none of the local places have scepter or wedco cans. Thanks,
Chris

[Beowulf]

They do seem to work better. I use a screw driver to lever the lid tighter. This usually works. But, I will not hesitate to switch to wedco or scepter when I get the chance.

[big sky trapper]

An old inner tube doubled over makes a better seal than the factory gasket!

If there what you have, Im of the beilef that those are best there is untill you can get something better!

Free is allways good. and there pretty easlliy traded off when your done with them later on.

[slosurfer]

Thanks guys! Is there any preferred way to clean out old gas cans? Should I just rinse with water and dry upside down to make sure all water gets out (of course this is assuming they are empty already)? I just spent a ton of time on the internet but came up with nothing.