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Message started by Philmh on 03/07/15 at 09:13:54

Title: TeflonTape?
Post by Philmh on 03/07/15 at 09:13:54

So I've been mulling this over in my head for a couple of days now. I have a brand new fuel tank and am installing a new fuel valve.

I will have to remove the fuel valve at a later date for paint.

Does anyone think Teflon tape is necessary/helpful on the threads on the valve that screw into the bottom of the tank?

Suggestions/recommendations are warmly welcome.

Title: Re: TeflonTape?
Post by verslagen1 on 03/07/15 at 09:25:01

depends if it leaks or not. :-?

I wouldn't say it's harmful.

Title: Re: TeflonTape?
Post by Philmh on 03/07/15 at 09:27:10

Hmmm. Good point. Seeing as this is a new tank and new valve. I hope that's not the case! Perhaps better to be safe than sorry.

I guess there really is no harm if I put some on there to be sure?

Title: Re: TeflonTape?
Post by hotprops on 03/07/15 at 09:31:40

use a product called"fuel lube" every wrench should have a tube it has hundred's of apps i am going to use it on the big gasket on the side to access the timing chain you will be able to take it off and on 3 or 4 times without replacing it and it is a great sealer .
it is going on the whole mating surface and o ring and bolts of my raptor thing when i install it.

Title: Re: TeflonTape?
Post by KennyG on 03/07/15 at 09:39:46

Phil,

Back in the olden times I used Teflon Tape on the petcocks of British motorcycles to stop the seepage from leaded fuel. It worked good.

Kenny G

Title: Re: TeflonTape?
Post by Philmh on 03/07/15 at 18:13:56

Thanks all. Found some Teflon tape recommended for fuel applications. Went to use it and as I threaded the valve into the tank, it came right off. Threads were tight!

Guess I won't be needing it after all.

Thanks for the advice.

Title: Re: TeflonTape?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/07/15 at 19:24:30

Wrapped it the right way?

Title: Re: TeflonTape?
Post by Philmh on 03/07/15 at 19:29:29

Yup! :(

Seems to be solid though. No leaks yet so I'm not going to worry anymore.

Has to come back out to be painted so may try again.