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mrmom

Joined: Sep 19, 2003
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A little funnel helper.
Original Message Feb 11, 2005 2:02 pm

Recently purchased a small Mr. Funnel. I normally load gas by just pouring it directly into the OPE tank. But since I now use the funnel, one hand has to hold the funnel and the other, the gas can (which can be heavy when full). Fuel just about overflowed the first time I used it as I could not really see the fuel level rising. A non-issue with plastic tanks as you can see the fuel level (the blower has a steel tank). I eventually ended up cutting off the upper part of a clear plastic soda bottle and using it as a funnel helper. Now both hands hold the gas can and I can also see the fuel level.

Works great and you just can't beat the price too!

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jubol

Location: Dover, De
Joined: Oct 3, 2003
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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #1 Feb 11, 2005 2:34 pm

MrMom,

Great idea!!

Also super pic's . They say it all!!

Fred

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Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower, MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP Self Prop Lawn Mower, Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis 2000

Ben07

The more you know about something, the more you find there is to know.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Joined: Feb 26, 2004
Points: 178

Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #2 Feb 11, 2005 2:39 pm

That is great, I am gonna make one right now. Hate to have to drink that soda so I will have to make two by using soda bottle and a half gallon vodka bottle. The vodka will help make tha soda go down better an i will get a two-fer. Then with the buzz on will use that as an excuse to do something stupid like go out and buy another snowblower for the other funnel.

You know you can get rich inventing the better mousetrap. go get a patent before Toro see's it

Ben07

P. S. that looks like a quality snow blower Honda I think? Let me know if it is for sale in a couple minutes from now.

This message was modified Feb 11, 2005 by Ben07

Ariens 8524LE, Toro CCR2000, Jacobsen S-B S-blowers, Generac 10hp Gen-convt. to N.G., 5 L-boys(D's F's &Dura( 74,77,80,88,00), Antiq. 1960 AYP 20 in. mag w 3.5 Tech mower. Ryan/Ryobi gas Trim. AYP 205 gas blwr. Mac c-saw,Toro E-blwr, 2 Weed-E e. stg. trims. outboards, boats, util trail, 2 Jeeps

jodyand

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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #3 Feb 11, 2005 2:46 pm

Very good job that goes to show where theres a will theres a way

AJace

I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange

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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #4 Feb 11, 2005 3:05 pm

Yes, a very straight cut as well.

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

MountainMan

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Location: Connecticut
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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #5 Feb 11, 2005 3:14 pm

GREAT GOING

ABout time Ive seen a Great post in a few weeks.

Ariens 1128PRO- Honda Generator_ Husky 480-257 Jonsered 2050Turbo- Shindiawa T2500 SCAG Mower -little wonder blower-Sears track blower-Coleman Generator- Bombadier ATV-Stihl HS-45 Etc-Etc-Etc

Marshall

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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #6 Feb 11, 2005 3:28 pm

Genius!

Emmo

Joined: May 22, 2003
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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #7 Feb 11, 2005 3:29 pm

Great idea Mr.

I'll cut 2, 1 flat for my generator and mower and another for my 3650 blower at an angle. The shroud around the tank is sloped, not flat.

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TomP

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Location: Central New Jersey
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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #8 Feb 11, 2005 5:42 pm

Very nice mrmom very nice.

Mr. Funnel may also think so and charge an extra $5 for the Mr. Funnel Spill Preventer.

Are you going to patent this?

Snow Team:

Simplicity 1060 DLXE - Toro Snow Commander / 3650 - Honda HS520

patsfan

Joined: Jan 19, 2003
Points: 495

Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #9 Feb 11, 2005 5:54 pm

AJace wrote:

Yes, a very straight cut as well.

Yes, how did you get such a straight cut ? in a lathe ? QUITE INNOVATIVE!

formerly OT

bmwe0692

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Location: Iowa
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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #10 Feb 11, 2005 6:51 pm

Necessity is the motherhood of invention.
I think someone famous said this.
Nice solution to a bad problem.
T.J.

Put it where the Big iron wheel runs!!!

mrmom

Joined: Sep 19, 2003
Points: 345

Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #11 Feb 11, 2005 6:54 pm

I drew a line with a marker around the bottle then used box cutters and took my time. The few areas that didn't come out straight were just trimmed off with a pair of sharp scissors. Simple!

Marshall

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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #12 Feb 11, 2005 7:50 pm

Now take some rubber molding and put around the bottom of it to keep it from sliding or scratching. LOL

Emmo

Joined: May 22, 2003
Points: 1065

Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #13 Feb 11, 2005 7:51 pm

Marshall wrote:

Now take some rubber molding and put around the bottom of it to keep it from sliding or scratching. LOL

Hi quality aquarium tubing, or Tygon laboratory tubing slit lengthwise would work well.

Highwind

Despite the high cost of living, have you noticed how it remains so popular.

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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #14 Feb 11, 2005 8:59 pm

Excellent idea Mrmom!!

Nows as shoon ash I finishes dis big boddle of koke deeluted wiz rhum, I ish goings to makesh ones two.

ZZZZZZZZZZ .....

Honda stable: HS 724 snowblower; HRS216 lawnmower; BF2 UWWW; 5 HP, 2200 psi/2.9 GPM pressure washer.

Electric: BV2500 B&D Leaf Hog/snow duster; old 12" Weedeater.

mrmom

Joined: Sep 19, 2003
Points: 345

Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #15 Feb 11, 2005 9:04 pm

I was actually thinking of putting some form of rubber tubing on the bottom to make it non-slip. Will instead settle on Plasti-Dip or some form of liquid rubber. Will have to see what is in the garage.

faithfulFrank

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to gain what he cannot lose....

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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #16 Feb 11, 2005 10:21 pm

Thank you MrMom....!
Great idea......I have the same thing and the same problem with it.

We owe you one!

Frank D.

Ariens 1332DLE Pro, Exmark 52" HP ZTR, Gardian Generac generator, Shindiawa T230 Excell/Honda PW, Craftsman rototiller, Favorite IPE- My Mac + Ipod- No Windoze for me!

Ben07

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Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #17 Feb 11, 2005 10:44 pm

mrmom wrote:

you could cut down the original bottom and cut a large hole in it, then if it would reasonably squeeze together in an overlap, or just split it, and then silicone glue it, as those bottoms usually curve up and in, so less prone to scratch.

Then get a permanent marker , sign, date and serialize it as # 1 off the production line, cause it will be worth lot of money when you become a famous rich inventor. Or is this just a proto-type for a more advanced one. You ought to add a cup holder or something on the Deluxe model.

Ben07

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Dave___in___CT

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...decide once...

Location: West-Central Connecticut
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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #18 Feb 12, 2005 1:54 pm

mrmom...

A great idea I'll try... if it'll fit OK... do need a non-skid bottom since I pour from a 5-gallon container
into the utility tractor while I stand on the tractor's tire to get up high enough to the fill on the
top on the hood... have to use 2 hands on the 5-gal jug...

Thanks...

Dave...

Whether you think you can or you can't... you're right.
Henry Ford

BCS Tractor & snowblower

AJace

I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange

Location: Near Gettysburg
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Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #19 Feb 14, 2005 1:39 am

Dave, you ought to try the Han-D pump from Northern Tool.

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

mrmom

Joined: Sep 19, 2003
Points: 345

Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #20 Feb 15, 2005 8:11 pm

Here's one I made from a Poland Springs water bottle for the motorcycle:

Photo's not that great but it fits in perfectly into the hole. Can definitely see the fuel level on this.

Gotta love that Honda red.

Richie

Bring On The White Stuff

Location: Long Island, New York
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
Points: 562

Re: A little funnel helper.
Reply #21 Feb 15, 2005 9:23 pm

AJace wrote:

Dave, you ought to try the Han-D pump from Northern Tool.

I order that las¹mVek myself. I'm hoping it'll arrive soon to give it a test.

Richie

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