Replacement for Teflon tape

[d.j. moordigian]

I would think if a nut an ferrule is leaking and you DON'T plan on changing them, the
least you can do is lap-them-in with compound. I do the same thing on the taper
on the rear axles, works good.

Dudley

 

[d.j. moordigian]

Timothy Kelly,

I agree with you! Did you read and understand what I wrote??

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

The only good fix for my leaking 28 fuel line was to make a new flare fitting for the cast sediment bulb end of the inside line.

I finally had to tin the contact surface on the same fitting for a 1930 Coupe to make it stop dripping.

 

[rob mcdonald]

Due to the Ethanol problem I read somewhere that E-10 eats the Teflon tape used in sealing the gas shut off valve into the gas tank. I have hunted high and low and can't come up with it. Does anyone remember what it was? I tried Advanced Auto today with no luck. Thanks

I have two containers I have used for the last five + years. My favorite is "Indian Head" gasket shellac compound from NAPA item # 765-1129. I also use "High Tack" gasket sealant from NAPA item # 765-1221.

I bought a 30 coupe in September and changed out the carb and used "Indian Head" on both ends of the gas line.

Since then I install a new gas cutoff valve with tank filter under the dash and since I had mislaid the Indian Head I use my old container of High Tack."

Sometimes folks seem to have trouble with leaks and I suggest the secret may be in the application and the timing. I cover the threads entirely with a light coat, tighten and wait over night as a minimum to expose to gas. On gas lines I coat the threads, ferrule and tubing that stick out about 3/16." I am careful not to get the sealer in the gas line.

These products get tacky quickly and again I cover the entire area as I described lightly. If I can, I wait until the next day to turn the gas valve on and go.

These products do not get completely hard and both containers are sticky messy.

I hope this helps.

 

[sturgis 39]

I surrender- you guys are right.

 

[joe plumber]

If you have to wrap a ferrule with teflon tape to stop it from leaking ,you are just cobbling the job up .Sooner or later it will bite you in the butt .I've been a plumber for 42 years and have seen all kinds of cobbled up attempts to stop a fittings from leaking .Seems like there is never enough time to do the job right the first time ,but always enough time to do it over again.JMHO.