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Sealing gas fittings

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What does everyone use to seal the threads on the brass fittings that connect to the fuel pump? I think I used thread tape last time but I do not remember.
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What is wrong with the flair on the end of the tube.....? I don't like to use Teflon tape because it don't resist gasoline and will not hold up, IMHO...........The fuel pump should take a flair on the tube I think...

But........ I have used "rector seal" a time or two with good results......Plumbing store........

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They are brass but are npt. Permatex makes a aviation form-a gasket sealant liquid that works with gas. Will use it and let you know how it works. It is an mechanical fuel pump.
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Big Dog wrote:They are brass but are npt. Permatex makes a aviation form-a gasket sealant liquid that works with gas. Will use it and let you know how it works. It is an mechanical fuel pump.
OK works for me.....................
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I use thread tape
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Big Dog wrote:What does everyone use to seal the threads on the brass fittings that connect to the fuel pump? I think I used thread tape last time but I do not remember.
Whata ya mean you don't remember, did ya forget the string on your finger.
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Permatex Form-A-Gasket works every time! 8-)
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