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RE: NPT fittings

To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: NPT fittings
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 08:21:37 -0700
> If you can't find 1/4 inch tape (hint check
> professional
> plumbing supplies of McMaster Carr, local hardware stores don't carry it) you
> can slit regular 1/2 inch tape with a razor knife.
>
> But the paste is better.  The particle size is small enough to pass through
> the fuel system orifices with no problem.

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 doubt be a lifetime supply if I don't replumb the house.

It also works well as anti-seize for things like transmission plugs.

Randall




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