Refuelling with a jerry can + the misfuel device - D4

[dukemasterpro]

Hi all,
Preparing for a desert trip, no long range tank so will need to use several jerry cans. Having looked in the owners manual I have read he following "The filler spout on some fuel cans and
older fuel pumps may trigger the misfuelling
device." I haven't tried this yet as plan to borrow some cans as part of a camper trailer rental.
Also had come across this whilst looking for answers http://www.justanswer.com/australia-car/4rfow-land-rover-discovery-series-4-hi-folks-just-oztim.html

My question is
1) will this trigger every time the jerry can nozzle is inserted ( what kind of jerry can nozzle works )
2) related to this what is a good siphon to have in case of dirty fuel
Thanks :-)

[Redback]

I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think this system is fitted anymore, my D4 doesn't have it, I've stuck all sorts on fuel nozzles in my filler without any issues.

I will be getting one of these things very soon.

Mr Funnel
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Baz.

[Graeme]

Don't put the spout in so far as to reach the mechanism.

[dukemasterpro]

I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think this system is fitted anymore, my D4 doesn't have it, I've stuck all sorts on fuel nozzles in my filler without any issues.

I will be getting one of these things very soon.

Mr Funnel
Home (http://www.mrfunnel.com/Mr._Funnel/Home.html)

Baz.


Had seen those Baz on eBay, what size were you thinking of getting?

[jonesy63]

I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think this system is fitted anymore, my D4 doesn't have it, I've stuck all sorts on fuel nozzles in my filler without any issues.

Baz.

Baz - you also have a long range tank and the mis-fuelling mechanism was probably removed.

I have refilled a fair few times with a metal spout attached to jerry can and can confirm it does indeed trigger the mis-fuelling device - if (as Graeme said) - you stick it in too far.

Cheers,
Rob

[Redback]

Had seen those Baz on eBay, what size were you thinking of getting?

I think it says any more than 20ltrs go for the F8 or F15, I'm assuming the ones on Ebay are the genuine ones??

Baz.

[phl]

I've had it trigger once when I stuck the spout too far in; otherwise no problems.

[RoverLander]

I am also currently on a trip and carry two jerry cans. I have two metal Jerry Cans (Aldi) and purchased a Jerry can spout from Super Cheap Auto. I have used this three times without triggering the misfuel device.


It is a little tricky as you have to tip the jerry can sideways to actually empty it. The top of the Jerry Can hits the car if you hold it at a right angle to the car (as you would normally do when pouring).


My suggestion is just to get the standard Jerry Cans and Spout and give it a go well before you leave on your trip. It will probably just work fine.


Peter