External fuel tank fitting leaking
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External fuel tank fitting leaking
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I have an external fuel tank with the 12v pump mounted on the top. The threads where the pump and fill tube go into the top are leaking. The instructions that came with both the tank and pump indicate using teflon tape...I don't think its sealing good enough. Yes, I have re-wrapped them even with more turns around the thread.
My question is will regular plumbers thread compound work better? Will the diesel fuel eat it away? Is there something better that I don't know about?
I have an external fuel tank with the 12v pump mounted on the top. The threads where the pump and fill tube go into the top are leaking. The instructions that came with both the tank and pump indicate using teflon tape...I don't think its sealing good enough. Yes, I have re-wrapped them even with more turns around the thread.
My question is will regular plumbers thread compound work better? Will the diesel fuel eat it away? Is there something better that I don't know about?
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External fuel tank fitting leaking
You need to get some "Blue Goop" you can get it at a plumbers supply house .We used it on everything known to man! acids ,chemicals ,diesel fuel ,gasoline, perchlor you name it !
But chk the thread bung on your tank to make sure it's not cracked!
This stuff will seal it but,the stress of fitting (tapered threads) will
keep stress in the area.
Rich
02 F250 4x4 SC 5.4v8 6spd 3.73ls Trueblue/Silver and Chrome Nerfs
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But chk the thread bung on your tank to make sure it's not cracked!
This stuff will seal it but,the stress of fitting (tapered threads) will
keep stress in the area.
Rich
02 F250 4x4 SC 5.4v8 6spd 3.73ls Trueblue/Silver and Chrome Nerfs
"All Levers"
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Joined: Jan 2002
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From: USA
External fuel tank fitting leaking
Yes! loctite does I used some of there stuff on stainless steel fittings awhile ago!
Rich
02 F250 4x4 SC 5.4v8 6spd 3.73ls Trueblue/Silver and Chrome Nerfs
"All Levers"
Rich
02 F250 4x4 SC 5.4v8 6spd 3.73ls Trueblue/Silver and Chrome Nerfs
"All Levers"
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