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Re: Re: teflon tape
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Posted by Chris-se-ILL on September 27, 2003 at 08:21:37 from (216.174.170.134):
In Reply to: Re: teflon tape posted by rustyfarmall on September 26, 2003 at 15:59:50:
{let me preface this post by saying, I am not trying to start an argument!} Dick, even though the fuel lines are flared fittings.... they still need some sealant on the threads (IMO). And teflon tape (applied properly) is the best thing to use on them. I do know that on an older automobile carburator such as a Rochester Q-jet, you DEFINITLEY have to use a thread sealant. Even though the fitting is flares at the fuel bowl. I have seen several vehicles burned up because the person that worked on the vehicle did not use teflon tape on the flare fitting! I have seen the fuel line on my Farmall 560 dripping at the flared fitting where it enters the carburator, when I have not used tape on the threads. Any little nick or deformity in the flared area will allow some seepage. The teflon tape just gives a backup to the sealing properties of the joint. I have used LOTS of thread sealants (pastes, tape, liquid sealants...), I like teflon tape for some applications. Flared fuel lines are one of those places. It is just a little extra insurance against seeps and drips!
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