Re: Threaded Fittings

["Glen Barrett" <speedtimer@charter.net>]

The Real Douglas AirCraft co. wouldn't let us use the liquid type because of
the danger of contamination to the hyd. fluid if someone got sloppy and over
used it.
We used the liquid type on test set ups etc. But most of the old Vickers and
Douglas workers took pride in how we did things and the neatness of the tape
would show. I use both today depending on where the fitting is going, plus
it's easier to clean up. I guess being somewhat old fashon I still like to
torque and be sure. I realize 90 deg. fittings require a little more care in
location of the leg. 90 deg. swivels work great there.. Years back I used to
do all of my  fuel lines in stainless hard lines. I did the 1st Enderle port
and head  in all stainless lines. I did a lot of Don Long cars at that time.
They look bitchen polished. I always had a set of hoses as a back up for my
cars just in case a hard line got screwed up at the races.

Glen

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