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Old 05-28-2014, 02:40 PM   #152 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by 1slow370 View Post
try to keep the tape or putty away from the first thread though when you do it so it can't break down in the fitting and plug one of your injectors
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Originally Posted by jwick View Post
This is always good practice.
Agreed, always good practice to be aware of your excess teflon tape. We only want it on the threads, not inside the plumbing.

Oh, and partly on-topic, for those who didnt know... stop using teflon tape on AN flare fittings! AN flares seal on the 37 degree flare, not the threads. AN O-Ring fittings seal on the o-ring against the receiving chamfer. AN washer fittings seal on the washer. Basically, straight threads = no tape, and tapered threads = tape. I am trying and cannot think of any application where straight threads are expected to provide the seal... and if the threads are not expected to seal, then no need for thread sealant.
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