Diesel Fuel Thread Sealant
09-24-2007, 04:34 AM
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Diesel Fuel Thread Sealant
What are you all using when putting together diesel fuel components to prevent leaks. I'll be doing the GDP Walbro kit next weekend and want to have everything in hand.
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John
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John
09-24-2007, 09:01 AM
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I've always been told that's a no no
. The tape gets chewed up and will get into the lines. So I've been told at least. I use liquid teflon sparingly. Technically you shouldn't have to use anything. Pipe threads seal on the threads and should seal with enough torque on the threads, and flare fittings seal on the flare. Depends on which you are using. I would advise against the tape though.
. The tape gets chewed up and will get into the lines. So I've been told at least. I use liquid teflon sparingly. Technically you shouldn't have to use anything. Pipe threads seal on the threads and should seal with enough torque on the threads, and flare fittings seal on the flare. Depends on which you are using. I would advise against the tape though.
09-24-2007, 09:05 AM
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I've always been told that's a no no. The tape gets chewed up and will get into the lines. So I've been told at least. I use liquid teflon sparingly. Technically you shouldn't have to use anything. Pipe threads seal on the threads and should seal with enough torque on the threads, and flare fittings seal on the flare. Depends on which you are using. I would advise against the tape though.
. The tape gets chewed up and will get into the lines. So I've been told at least. I use liquid teflon sparingly. Technically you shouldn't have to use anything. Pipe threads seal on the threads and should seal with enough torque on the threads, and flare fittings seal on the flare. Depends on which you are using. I would advise against the tape though.
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I've always been told that's a no no. The tape gets chewed up and will get into the lines. So I've been told at least. I use liquid teflon sparingly. Technically you shouldn't have to use anything. Pipe threads seal on the threads and should seal with enough torque on the threads, and flare fittings seal on the flare. Depends on which you are using. I would advise against the tape though.
. The tape gets chewed up and will get into the lines. So I've been told at least. I use liquid teflon sparingly. Technically you shouldn't have to use anything. Pipe threads seal on the threads and should seal with enough torque on the threads, and flare fittings seal on the flare. Depends on which you are using. I would advise against the tape though.Using a liquid seems worse to me. It probably wouldn't cause harm after being diluted with #2, but the filter isn't going to stop it from going through your CP3 and injectors.
09-24-2007, 05:42 PM
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Use Rector Seal Tru-Blu it is for fuel oil (diesel) piping. It is availiable at most major plumbing suppliers. I used it to install my Glacier fuel system and to install my Motor Guard by pass filter---no leaks. Any air conditioning contractor that installs fuel oil furnaces probably will have it on their trucks, or can tell you where to get it.
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Thanks everyone. I think I have enough choices to get the job done. A plumber I know uses some megaloc thread sealant on home heating oil systems. Should work on diesel.
