Jerry can doesn't fit jerry can bracket?

[rtadams89]

I have several Jerry can brackets like the one shown here (http://olive-drab.com/od_mvg_jerry_can_vehicle_mount.php). Once came mounted on my M35A2, and I have several stand alone ones that I bought at a swap meet a long time ago. I just recently bought several Jerry cans that to me, look like your typical 20L Jerry can (like this one: http://www.tmart.com/5-Gal-20L-Jerr...SAhI3o_cnxSTLJ1okd5F-I7DC9SbL3zZkkaAhkT8P8HAQ). Problem is, they don't seem to fit the brackets. The Jerry cans I got appear to be more squared off, where as the bracket looks to need a can that has a more rounded/oval base.

I'll try to get some pictures when it is light out to better illustration the problem, but off hand is anyone aware of a difference in Jerry cans and how do I find one that fits the brackets I have?

 

[bikeman]

Yes, those that you have are not the "right" ones.

you need the other "US" style mainly known by bigger "outlet" holes... someone else will link you, I'm having issues.

 

[rtadams89]

Yes, those that you have are not the "right" ones.

you need the other "US" style mainly known by bigger "outlet" holes... someone else will link you, I'm having issues.

Like this? http://olive-drab.com/images/jerrycan_diesel_300.jpg

 

[bikeman]

Yep, those or the current production plastic ones.

 

[Scar59]

Take a closer look, those are steel USGI 5 gallon cans. They are the correct can for MV can
holders. The plastic can made by Septer will also fit however not approved by US DOT.

 

[rtadams89]

Take a closer look, those are steel USGI 5 gallon cans. They are the correct can for MV can
holders. The plastic can made by Septer will also fit however not approved by US DOT.

So if I want to use the cans I currently have (20L, NATO, "small opening") what sort of bracket should I search for? Is there a specific name/identifier that will let me find what I need?

 

[73m819]

I fitted the big small hole nato can into a older U.S. holder, just took a bit of direct contact with a 3 lb. hammer to reshape the corners then paint and wal laa, a nice factory can and holder set.

 

[zebedee]

So if I want to use the cans I currently have (20L, NATO, "small opening") what sort of bracket should I search for? Is there a specific name/identifier that will let me find what I need?

Do a search on the UK auction or military vehicle sites - they often have that style (as well as US style like your holders) for sale. They are simple metal strap/lattice type construction with a hinge - not a formed tray and a web strap.. or rectangular boxes.
Styles changed over time and from vehicle to vehicle. There are positional options depending on where on a vehicle they were designed to stowed, upright, on their edge etc., also single or multiple.

 

[rtadams89]

I fitted the big small hole nato can into a older U.S. holder, just took a bit of direct contact with a 3 lb. hammer to reshape the corners then paint and wal laa, a nice factory can and holder set.

This is my current plan