RE: NPT fittings

["Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>]

> 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.

Yes, but I'd stay away from the "teflon tape" stuff.  Use the paste instead.

> How do you guys get these things
> leak free?

Mine just sealed, no special requirements at all.  Didn't even have to torque
them very tight.  Makes me wonder if your threads might be bungled.

Randall