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 Fuel/Water seperator? should i use teflon tape to seal the fittings on my new fuel water seperator?
thanks Lenny
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cb5331
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Re: Fuel/Water seperator? I did
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Re: Fuel/Water seperator? cool just wanted to make sure, the instructions said nothing about it
Thanks
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Capt Jeff Kraynik
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Re: Fuel/Water seperator? Often used but not recommended.
As the standard teflon tape degrades or pieces break off during installation. The fuel grade tape doesn't degrade but also breaks off & run through the fuel system & clog the needles on the carb.
Couple years back I had a engine surge problem on my GD & had the mechanic broke open the carb.
There was a piece of fuel grade teflon tabe about the size of a well sharpened pencil in the carb.
I went home & changed out all the boats.
The tape also rapidly breaks down with ethanal fuel.
There are anti-seize products that work just as well or better w/o effecting the carb or fuel system.
The best I found was @ a local speed shop.
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Re: Fuel/Water seperator? thanks CJ
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Re: Fuel/Water seperator? Most fuel fittings are PIPE thread. Which means they are tapered and seal by interference fit. No teflon needed!
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