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GregW

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I am looking for suggestions for thread sealers for my fuel lines. I was using Permatex Thread Sealer, but it looks like the gas dissolved it. This stuff is advertised for hydraulic and fuel lines. I would prefer not to use JB weld because of its permanency, but I’m not ruling it out. Any tips or thoughts?

Thanks,
Greg
 
Go to a plumbing suply house and ask if they sell Rectorseal, there are several different types and all of them work with water, oil and gas. Mostr folks just call it pipe dope. Skip
 
Greg, Better get that tefe white tape and wrap em a bit to stop the leaks and allow future disasembly---Keoke- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hammer.gif
 
Hi Guys,
I am using Teflon tape on some of the connections. There are three places I’m a little leery of putting tape. I have three tapped holes coming out the side of the fuel rail. The threads of the fittings project into the round bore of the rail. I’m afraid that the twisted tape will come off and wind up in the float bowls. I may cut some of the ends off the fittings so they are flush with the inner wall of the rail, but some sealing goop would be easier. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
Hi Skip,
I thought plumber’s dope was for gassy gas, not gasoline. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
 
I Think you will be ok Greg. if you trim the tape so it leaves the threads at the end of the fiting exposed.---Keoke

OK I be there, Just give ah holler.- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
I may try that Keoke, but ifin it gets clogged, you best be on your way over here! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/driving.gif Dave has a little reprieve since he lives so far away. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/angel.gif
 
Hey Greg, guess you're not a plumber, eh?
You wrap the tape around the male thread in a direction that tightens the wrap as it is screwed in. Wrap the tape short of the end of the fitting so that none gets inside of where the fitting seats. Tape is a lot more reliable & easy to control where it goes than "goop" is. Also makes it easier to get things apart on all brass and/or steel fittings.
D
 
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Hey Greg, guess you're not a plumber, eh?
You wrap the tape around the male thread in a direction that tightens the wrap as it is screwed in.

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So THAT’S what I’ve been doing wrong. I was using a #2 pencil to force it into the female threads. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif
Don't I need low slung pants to be a plumber?
 
That must be some kinda special Iowa tape you talkin about huh Dave.--Keoke- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
 
That is correct, Keoke. Iowa is known for it's special tape. If you ever need some, just let me and Velox know, we can get you all you want at $12.99 per 10 ft. roll... plus shipping and handling... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/angel.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif
 
I have used the slow setting type( yellow)on several fuel lines and it works fine, BUT I have also used teflon tape too. Be sure you wrap it in the direction of the threads so it won`t bunch up when you thread the fitting on the line. Skip
 
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That must be some kinda special Iowa tape you talkin about huh Dave.--Keoke- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

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Hey there fella /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/patriot.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/patriot.gif

This isn't heaven... it's IOWA

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That must be some kinda special Iowa tape you talkin about huh Dave.--Keoke- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

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Hey there fella /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/patriot.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/patriot.gif

This isn't heaven... it's IOWA

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/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/savewave.gif Yeah I know thats what I was talkin about!.-Keoke- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
Dave......... Come0n correct these guys.

Boise Idaho

I used to get the Boise Iowa thing alot when I lived there.

Potatoes NOT Corn
 
" Potatoes not corn".

----------- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/savewave.gif----- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif----Keoke
 
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Dave......... Come 0n correct these guys.

Boise Idaho

I used to get the Boise Iowa thing alot when I lived there.

Potatoes NOT Corn

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Hi Tracy,
I actually thought that Keoke was just having another senior moment. It didn't seem worth the trouble to correct the situation. As far as I'm concerned, the less people who know the difference, the better. Actually, high tech is rapidly replacing potatoes. We have been overrun with Californians recently, real estate prices & taxes have doubled in the last few years.
D
 
Another thing you might try is a product called Fuel Lube. It is available through aircraft supply companies and a pint can will last you a lifetime. I would suggest stopping in at an aircraft repair maintenance shop to check it out (maybe they will give you a blob, so bring a baggie). It is designed to lubricate and protect all fuel line fittings, gaskets, o rings, and the like. It is also great for sticking a washer or a nut onto your finger to get it started on a bolt or stud that is hard to reach. Great stuff, been around for decades.
 
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