I love this list I have heard this before here only and it is just awesome.
I always knew you couldn't use the regular Teflon tape but then heard of the
petroleum based and even though I don't need it I will pick some up to have.
Lin
On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 3:29 AM, Jim Seippel <aseippel at austin.rr.com> wrote:
> I didn't realize it was actually permissible to post LBC related items to
> this list. :-)
>
> The short answers to your questions are yes and yes.
>
> The first time I used Teflon tape was in 1969. Jim Fitzgerald was using it
> on his team Datsun car and talked me into trying it. I have been using
> Teflon tape ever since. It makes it easier to align fittings and it helps
> prevent leaks.
>
> Jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave KK7SS
> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 12:13 AM
> To: spridgets_autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] an lbc question....
>
> (OMG --- it's LBC related!!)
>
> Can Teflon tape be used on threaded fuel and/or oil connections?
> If so, is it safe to do so?
>
> Dave G KK7SS
> DN06ig
>
> '65 Sprite - in process
> '76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.
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