Violet Elizabeth Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Hello all , shed is looking nice and neat and tidy Am too scared to ask these upstairs, as will look a proper fool ... How does one "syphon" the petrol out into a jerry can ? Is there a special sucking machine, or do a just put a tube in and do it with lung power ? Can you get a screwdriver than goes through 90 degrees ? I can't get some bloomin' bolts off as cannot get enough grip on an ordinary screwdriver (it just turns in my hand). Wonder if some shop does something that is easier to grip with ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdchalfont Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 1. Use lung power. Try not to swallow! 2. Yes you can, but its easier (and cheaper) to use a mole grip clamped down onto the screwdriver handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 I think there is a hand pump thing you can use - but as Richard says suck and don't swallow is a good way too... 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted January 23, 2004 Author Share Posted January 23, 2004 Thank you Do I need a special tube ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdchalfont Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 The thinner the tube the less sucking is required, but you'll get a lower flow rate. Who's Richard 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTD Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 I was always told that in these circumstances size was not important...! G 4 Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Or you can get screwdriver bits that fit into a socket thingy so you can use your socket set ratchett driver. HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Richard is LLW HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a Postman Pat Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Noger, I have a hand-pump thingy 😳 for siphoning off fuel, you are welcome to borrow it if you want. And what size/sort of screwdriver head do you need? I have some for my ratchet, again if they are the ones you need you are free to borrow them. Pat and his not quite black and white cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 siphoning is very easy - no special pump needed. although fuel probably tastes horrible, coolant and oil are fine... HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossybee Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Mr Boonie ❗ 😳 tsk, tsk Rrrrrosssssss!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Hoopy Richard is LLW I think you're on the wrong thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 I thought I'd tied the two threads together quite nicely 😬 HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted January 24, 2004 Author Share Posted January 24, 2004 Thanks (na)PP. Will give the tube and mole grips a go first, but may well be in touch if they don't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted January 24, 2004 Author Share Posted January 24, 2004 Hurrah, they worked ... for 3 of the swine nuts. The last one must be cross thread as the nut turns, the screw does not, but it doesn't come off. Humph. Hacksaw time. So I took the radiator off instead. I have now discovered that radiators have green liquid inside, and have a good idea of the coverage that green liquid makes on a typical garage floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewenm Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 😬 😬 😬 😬 Made me giggle anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted January 25, 2004 Author Share Posted January 25, 2004 Today I have learned that if you turn a bolt for about 10 minutes, and nothing happens, doing it again for a further 5 minutes - just in case - is unlikely to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coose Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 One word of advice - use a clear tube so you can see the petrol before it spurts into your mouth! Clorets don't get rid of the taste, and burping minty petrol for the next two days int nice!!! *confused* *eek* 🙆🏻 Jam. Just Jam, and a carrot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted January 25, 2004 Author Share Posted January 25, 2004 Thanks, will bear that in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 😬 Steve B Big Black Beast^3 SV VHPD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owelly Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Although burbing/smoking will produce hilarious results 😬 😬 savin up to be eccentric. but for now, i'll just be stupid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meldrew Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Which takes me back to that Private Eye story about Japanese people burping fireballs while doing karaoke after drinking hydrogen beer. I think they called it "doing the warbling dragon". Hope the eyebrows are OK, Nodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 some nice images here Supercheese R250 Caterham pictures here 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted January 25, 2005 Author Share Posted January 25, 2005 Thanks Paul, I really needing reminding that it is now 1YEAR since I decided to start undoing bits of car And it is still nowhere near complete. The only upside is that with 12 months lurking on "for sale" for bits I have saved a fortune Whats the betting I lunch the diff on my first trackday ! The birth of the Gixxerham : pics here drivel here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Even more astounding I offered technical advice - I apologise for any injuries I may have caused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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