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Fuel tank drain - sealant or not?
- Thread starter DaX
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Sid Lambert
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Randy Hooper
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Nothing permenant
You will probably be OK with nothing for the test. If anything I would use a dab of FUEL Lube. Proseal wold make it difficult for removal later, and that will happen some time in its life.
While testing you may have an issue with the cap leaking. My solution was to get a pipe plug from the plumbing department.(Home Depot) The kind that resembles a thermos bottle plug.
Good luck with the test.
Randy Hooper
You will probably be OK with nothing for the test. If anything I would use a dab of FUEL Lube. Proseal wold make it difficult for removal later, and that will happen some time in its life.
While testing you may have an issue with the cap leaking. My solution was to get a pipe plug from the plumbing department.(Home Depot) The kind that resembles a thermos bottle plug.
Good luck with the test.
Randy Hooper
Allen231ah
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Use a anti- seize agent . Fuel Lube available from ACS will work fine.
mannanj
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Seal
I agree with Sid. This product will help prevent thread galling if you ever have to remove the drains to replace the "O" rings.
I agree with Sid. This product will help prevent thread galling if you ever have to remove the drains to replace the "O" rings.
f1rocket
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Do not let teflon tape get anywhere near your fuel system. All it takes is one small piece to tear off and it will clog something important.
On all my plumbing fittings, I use a small dab of Form-a-gasket on the threads. It lubricates then seals. Once it hardens, it will break off when you turn the fitting.
On all my plumbing fittings, I use a small dab of Form-a-gasket on the threads. It lubricates then seals. Once it hardens, it will break off when you turn the fitting.
