Originally Posted by moparx
Originally Posted by JDMopar
I've used rubber valve stems to make vents with. All you have to do is remove the valve core from the stem, drill a half inch hole in the appropriate place for a vent on the jug, run a wire thru the hole you just drilled thru the jug and out the fill opening. Attach the rubber valve stem by running the wire thru it so the threaded end the cap screws onto comes thru the new hole first, pull it thru the jug and pop it in place just like you would on a wheel. When you need the vent, take the cap off. I have bought the replacement pour nozzles from Tractor Supply and they work well. I fixed my yellow 5 gallon diesel jug, plus my two 5 gallon red jugs for jet ski gas this way, and they work great. All 3 of those jugs came with the F'd up nozzles and no vents.




the EXACT method i used to install my valve stem vents ! up
the only difference was i drilled mine to 7/16" because my stem diameters were that size. i used a step drill to insure the hole was round, and the drill didn't catch on the can during break through, boogering up the hole.
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Yep....when I drill the hole, I use a butterfly bit that is intended for wood. Works like a champ, and the step bit sounds like a great solution too. I'm not that hi tech yet cause I'm old and set in my ways...lol. no