teflon tape

[jroymcd]

can you use teflon tape on gas fittings

 

[sled_dog]

don't, they should be compression fittings, if they are leaking or something, there is a problem with the fitting and it should be replaced.

 

[jroymcd]

its for a universal fuel filter. it comes with a few different size fittings for different size hoses. says to use teflon but i did not like the sounds of that

 

[CHEVY 4WD]

yup for that application put a few raps on it gas wont mess up teflon tape

 

[sled_dog]

if it says to use it, do it. Odd though.

 

[ryoken]

not really... tons of gas applications use NPT...

that being said, i rarely use teflon... i prefer thread sealent usually...

 

[ntsqd]

Only use teflon tape on pipe threads. Not on Inverted Flare, AN, or other fittings, those are designed to seal on the flare and not in the threads.
Leave the first full thread bare of tape. Makes it much harder for a sliver of tape to get into the the system.

Lately at work I've been using Lock-tite 545 which is a pipe thread sealant. Works great and you don't have to tighten the snot out of the fitting to make it seal. Which a good thing since of those sensors cost more than I make in a month.

 

[CHEVY 4WD]

Only use teflon tape on pipe threads. Not on Inverted Flare, AN, or other fittings, those are designed to seal on the flare and not in the threads.
Leave the first full thread bare of tape. Makes it much harder for a sliver of tape to get into the the system.

Lately at work I've been using Lock-tite 545 which is a pipe thread sealant. Works great and you don't have to tighten the snot out of the fitting to make it seal. Which a good thing since of those sensors cost more than I make in a month.

this is true but universal fuel filters use NPT

 

[jroymcd]

are the glass universal fuel filters any good

 

[puckhead]

glass filter can break on the trail if something happens and poof instant
car BQ

 

[CHEVY 4WD]

I went to a local speed shop and got a wix which is a really good filter and its clear plastic(ends are white) and but there all 3/8's

 

[Pookster]

are the glass universal fuel filters any good

I dont personally like the clear ones. Their filter media is so small.. you'd be changing it often. If you really want a really good non tool removable & replaceable one, try a Racor.

 

[mrk5]

I don't know if all teflon tape is okay for gas applications, but I did notice the other day some teflon tape at ACE said it was specifically okay for gas.

 

[unclematty]

Only use teflon tape on pipe threads. Not on Inverted Flare, AN, or other fittings, those are designed to seal on the flare and not in the threads.
Leave the first full thread bare of tape. Makes it much harder for a sliver of tape to get into the the system.

Lately at work I've been using Lock-tite 545 which is a pipe thread sealant. Works great and you don't have to tighten the snot out of the fitting to make it seal. Which a good thing since of those sensors cost more than I make in a month.

AHHH ! The voice of reason.

 

[pauly383]

I don't know if all teflon tape is okay for gas applications, but I did notice the other day some teflon tape at ACE said it was specifically okay for gas.

I sell it at work myself . Teflon tape for gas lines , is yellow . Its mainly for natural gas , but I assume it would work better in this application as well .

 

[HarryH3]

The first time you have to rip apart a carb or swap out an injector because a small sliver to Teflon tape is clogging it, you'll know why it's a bad idea to use it for fuel lines. Get a filter that doesn't use pipe thread. Save your Teflon tape for house plumbing.