- 1. NPT fittings (score: 1)
- Author: David Brady <dmb993@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 21:39:52 -0400
- I'm having a tough time getting my NPT facet fuel pump fittings gasoline tight. Is it okay to use a thread sealant on tapered fittings in a gasoline environment. How do you guys get these things lea
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- 2. RE: NPT fittings (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 20:54:04 -0700
- Yes, but I'd stay away from the "teflon tape" stuff. Use the paste instead. Mine just sealed, no special requirements at all. Didn't even have to torque them very tight. Makes me wonder if your thre
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- 3. Re: NPT fittings (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 06:15:14 EDT
- Hi David, Teflon tape from the plumbing dept. of the hardware store works great, just get the thin, white type, not the thicker pink. Or, if you prefer, there is a Locktite brand thread sealant in tu
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- 4. Re: NPT fittings (score: 1)
- Author: Dave1massey@cs.com
- Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 08:11:40 EDT
- If you do use teflon tape (and I have) be sure to leave one full thread exposed so that any strands that get cut loose by the threads will not find their way into fuel system. If you can't find 1/4 i
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- 5. RE: NPT fittings (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 08:21:37 -0700
- Not to mention being readily available at your local hardware store. Even Home Despot carries it. I prefer the more expensive Teflon-bearing kind (which is white). Think I paid $11 for what will no
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