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Re: TR6 fuel pump query

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Subject: Re: TR6 fuel pump query
From: Jim Barbuscia <jimbar@centurytel.net>
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 16:33:45 -0800
References: <BGEJKFFCGBNHGFCBCIAGOELCCIAA.suhringtr36@comcast.net> <40630ABC.1020301@cybertrails.com> <009101c412bf$fbb9d550$6401a8c0@ZEBU>
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Doesn't teflon tape deteriorate with gas?

-jimb

Graham Stretch wrote:

>
>>One trick for finding the leak point is to clean it up and get it dry -- 
>>then run the engine with a bit of brown paper towel (like you get at gas
>>stations) against the likely spots for the leak.  The smallest drop will
>>be immediately evident on such a towel as a dark spot.  FWIW -- I use
>>teflon tape on the threads of the compression nut not as a sealant but
>>to make it thread easier as it may need to crank down quite a bit to get
>>the olive to seal.
>>
>>Geo Hahn
>>59 TR3A
>>64 TR4
>>Mt Lemmon, AZ





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