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how to build a hydraulic transfer tank ?

I sometimes find I'm in need of filling something with various oils/gear oils/hydraulic fluid that are not readily done with a funnel. The latest issue is I'm going to do a filter/gear oil change on my 317 John Deere hydrostatic transmission. The fill tube for the hydro unit is in a very tight spot. So I would like to make a tank maybe 2 to 2.5 gallons that I can fill with fluid. I'm thinking of using an old metal gas can that I have. The metal can has two threaded caps. One is quite large the opening is almost big enough to put your hand in. The cap has a rubber vent button you push down to increase fuel flow. I would replace that rubber button with a air hose quick connect. The other smaller cap has a rubber spout. I would replace that with some type of fitting that would allow hose to be inside the tank with a hose barb on the outside. On that hose barb would be hose of whatever length needed. So fill up the tank, add air pressure from my compressor and the fluid should come out the hose correct ? I would think 5-10 pounds of pressure would be enough. Could even install a ball valve to help control output. So what do you guys think will this work ? Does something like this exist over the counter to purchase ?
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