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1. [Healeys] fuel line (score: 1): Author: caddi5@comcast.net; Date: Sun, 02 Sep 2007 11:20:33 +0000; Hello list, I am putting on a complete fuel line ,should I use anything on the threads (teflon tape, pipe dope) or nothing at all? also, I am putting on a new SU fuel pump ( above the exhaust, origin; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00012.html (6,891 bytes)
2. Re: [Healeys] fuel line (score: 1): Author: Rick Swain and Wendy Grant <grain@auracom.com>; Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 09:39:24 -0300; My experience only on my '59 BN4 - no tape, no dope, no heat shield and no problems. Rick Swain _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/l; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00013.html (7,424 bytes)
3. Re: [Healeys] fuel line (score: 1): Author: Alan Schultz <alan@andysnet.net>; Date: Sun, 02 Sep 2007 08:05:10 -0500; I've been told to never use teflon tape on fittings for fuel lines. I don't know why? Perhaps a bit of loose teflon might cause trouble in the carbs? Alan 67 BJ8 _____________________________________; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00014.html (7,030 bytes)
4. Re: [Healeys] fuel line (score: 1): Author: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers@ec.rr.com>; Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 07:15:14 -0700; I always use teflon tape on threaded fittings, including fuel lines. I've never had a problem with leaks or anything else from doing this, and it prevents the threads from seizing from corrosion or g; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00016.html (7,649 bytes)
5. Re: [Healeys] fuel line (score: 1): Author: Healeyguy@aol.com; Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 14:04:00 EDT; I guess that easiest way to look at the tape, no-tape issue is if the tube joint has a flared connection (including compression fitting) or not. There is no reason to use tape on a flared fitting as; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00020.html (8,147 bytes)
6. Re: [Healeys] fuel line (score: 1): Author: "Alan" <alanb@nfahc.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 19:09:33 +0100; The chemists among you may be able to comment on my observations. In an attempt to deal with the last few niggly oil leaks on my BJ8 I used PTFE (is that what you call Teflon?) tape on the threads o; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00021.html (8,980 bytes)
7. Re: [Healeys] fuel line (score: 1): Author: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers@ec.rr.com>; Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 11:30:09 -0700; I don't know about the chemistry, but the diff and gearbox drain plugs are, I believe, a pipe thread. That may make a difference. I still use the PTFE/Teflon tape on those, too, and haven't had a pr; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00022.html (10,051 bytes)
8. Re: [Healeys] fuel line (score: 1): Author: Lawrence Wysocki <larryrph@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 15:10:33 -0700 (PDT); I had a problem with the fuel pump above the muffler. If you drive in 90 degree weather or across the desert , itcould act up. Why not mount it on the passenger side? larry Wysocki BN 6 ____________; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00030.html (7,881 bytes)
9. Re: [Healeys] fuel line (score: 1): Author: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 06:57:22 +0800; Tape is not required- in fact for this you are better without using tape. Regarding the fuel pump - wrap the exhaust pipes under the pump with header tape (very easy to do) and that will be all the; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00034.html (8,597 bytes)
10. Re: [Healeys] fuel line (score: 1): Author: "63AHBJ7" <63ahbj7@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 19:01:49 -0500; <<wrap the exhaust pipes under the pump with header tape >> Which WILL insure their early demise!! 'Course, I do sell parts so I guess I shouldn't say that<G>!! ______________________________________; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00035.html (7,716 bytes)
11. Re: [Healeys] fuel line (score: 1): Author: <shop@justbrits.com>; Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 19:54:42 -0500; <<On investigation it appeared that the tape was dissolving in the mineral oil. Does that sound feasible?>> Sure does, Alan. There are more than one types of the "miracle tape". One IS for automotive; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00037.html (7,911 bytes)
12. Re: [Healeys] fuel line (score: 1): Author: Norman Nock <sjnnock@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 19:09:52 -0700 (PDT); To quote from the SU work shop manual "Do not mount the pump in a position exposed to close and direct heat radiation from the exhaust manifold " So they put it over the exhaust pipe , if you live in; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00039.html (9,155 bytes)
13. Re: [Healeys] fuel line (score: 1): Author: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 10:34:18 +0800; Wrapping any exhaust pipe that far back under the car is not going to cause premature failure. Have had that set up on my BN1 for 6 years now - no problems. Wrapping cast headers is another issue al; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00042.html (8,089 bytes)

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