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teflon and gas

05 Jul 2009 22:55
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After the last time cleaning tank,pulling petcock,reinstalled ,fresh petro and put teflon tape around threads on petcock for seal, teflon is being eaten away by gas looks like it might start leaking anytime. Question is is there something else that can be used to seal, and make sure no leaks happen ? ?
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Re: teflon and gas

06 Jul 2009 05:08
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Some say the yellow Teflon tape is gas resistant. But don't use the white.
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Re: teflon and gas

06 Jul 2009 11:29
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Logan Thanks for the reply, but was more in mind of a paste,silicone,maybe something out of a tube, help any? any help? thanks to all who submit. G.W.
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Re: teflon and gas

06 Jul 2009 11:33
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maybe try rector seal# 5 first then try some yellow tape with another coat of rector seal before you screw it together,thats the only way i use teflon tape on anything B)
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Re: teflon and gas

06 Jul 2009 12:59
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Have used Yamabond and Seal All with good results.
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Re: teflon and gas

06 Jul 2009 14:41
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Logan Thanks for the reply, but was more in mind of a paste,silicone,maybe something out of a tube, help any? any help? thanks to all who submit. G.W.
Silicone rubber is not gas resistant. gas eats it.
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Re: teflon and gas

06 Jul 2009 14:54
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Iron Duke, Petcocks of the spigot variey seal via a rubber seal from spigot to body and are secured with a l/h-r/h threaded nut. bolt on Petcocks seal via a goofy bridged o ring/gasket and shouldered bolts using either plastic or fibre washers. all should be avail. stock or from Z1 ent.Personaly have no faith in tape or sealers living in gas envirne, luck G
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Re: teflon and gas

06 Jul 2009 17:15
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Permatex Ultra Black.
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Re: teflon and gas

06 Jul 2009 19:08
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Here's the stuff:

www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/aut...asket_Maker_Grey.htm

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Re: teflon and gas

06 Jul 2009 20:01
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"rectal seal# 5"... :blink:
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Re: teflon and gas

06 Jul 2009 20:39
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thats rector seal you action figure stunt double! :laugh:
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Re: teflon and gas

06 Jul 2009 22:11
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Thanks guys for all the input sure this will take care of my problem. permanently.
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