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#42170 Wed Feb 08 2006 08:48 PM
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this question may sound dumb- is there a trick to removing the pour spout on a filpruf bottle? I have one that twists a couple of degrees (maybe 10-15), it might go further but i don't want to risk breaking anything and dont know how much force it should require. any help would be appreciated

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Brad,
I believe there are two ways to get the spout off a Filpruf bottle......break the bottle, or break the spout......Jarvis can probably help with breaking the glass.

Kidding aside....I don't think the tops are removeable.

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#42172 Wed Feb 08 2006 09:14 PM
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thanks for the feedback, i guess i'll have to figure out another way to clean it out... and i will be sure to keep it away from jarvis

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Spouts are held on with a SNAP RING.
I was "told" to use locksmith picking tools for releasing the ring for removing the spout.
I HAVE NOT TRIED IT.
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Does anyone know what the name "Filpruf" is supposed to denote? I mean - having a bottle be "fill-proof" seems counterproductive...

Now, Jarvis-proof I can understand...

Wes

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I think the meaning is that it couldn't be filled with any other kind of oil besides Mobiloil. They didn't want generic or reclaimed oil to be put into their bottles and then passed off as Mobil.

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Wes,
About the time Jarvis was born, they started useing PLASTIC OIL BOTTLES ! LOL
Sorry J.J.

Inside the bracket [fitting] on the side is a small slot [about 3/16 x 1/2"] that the oil was forced thru into the bottle. The HIGH BOY oil pump had a special fitting to accept these bottles.
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The bottles require a special adapter that attaches to the spout so they can be filled from a bulk tank or lubester.I have seen the adapters from time to time on ebay and at swap meets.I believe thats the only way to fill them.I agree with Dick,I was told to try to remove the snap ring with pliers but I wouldn't want to risk breaking the bottle.

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#42178 Wed Feb 08 2006 09:56 PM
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Very interesting stuff. I'll have to look for one of these... All i ever find are Master spouts (not complaining - I like those...)

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#42179 Wed Feb 08 2006 09:58 PM
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To clean it, could you spray in a ton of, say, carb cleaner or brake cleaner, and slosh it around? Just a thought.

Wes

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If you want to clean a filpruf bottle, just immerse it in solvent, gas, warm water, mineral spirits, whatever & they come out nice. The liquid goes in past the top & then swirl it around, shake it etc., pour it out. No fussing with trying to remove the top, etc. They're WAY to expensive to replace!!

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I was getting ready yo go to bed and some reason my ears started burning... i wonder why? I thought i better check oldgas and see whats going on... well look what i found. I see you guys are still having fun. LOL

Don't break it because if you do you won't here the end of it. LOL


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Wes,check out ebay #7217771045.These are what the spouts look like........Tim

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tj,
There isn't ENOUGH room for pliers. Jason "Pollyman" should have some TOOLS that might work ! OUCH
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I think that Don Hubert from ILL might have your answer.I remember him saying that Mobil made these bottles so they couldnt be filled with generic oil and sold as top quality oil,as Seth stated.I remember him stating that the oil reps and station owners had a special tool for removing the tops off the jars.My2cents

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