CTD99

I'm attempting to hook up my FP gauge using Rod's stainless fuel line between the filter housing and the gauge. Problem is, I can't get the connections at the end of the line to seal up. The connection after the needle valve (leaks like a civ), and the connection at the gauge itself both leak. I used thread tape on all connections, the connections between the filter housing and needle valve are dry as a bone, just the line connnections are giving me problems.

Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks.
Russ

tankeryanker

Thread tape dosn't seal well with diesel it's made for water pipes. Use permatex

Shovelhead

I didn't use anything on the AN fittings(they're designed that way), and I haven't lost a drop. ???

Olratlr

I didn't use anything on the AN fittings(they're designed that way), and I haven't lost a drop.
I haven't either.
???

rattle_rattle

The only time you should use PTFE tape of any other compound is on NPT (National Pipe Thread) connections.

KATOOM

Call Rod! He doesnt use teflon tape either. Cant remember the name of the stuff he told me to use, but its from Lock Tight.

hellotbone

I think you probably don't have the connections on right meaning right parts in the wrong spots.

HOHN

Don't use the tape. Little pieces can come off and get into your VP-- that's bad.

Use either the thread sealant in the little tube, or just go without. On AN fittings, I wouldn't use anything. ON NPT, use the sealant. I never use the tape-- it sucks.

Justin

BigBlue

I ain't lost a drop with my AN line.

hellotbone

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I ain't lost a drop with my AN line.
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Come on now remember your leaky PE2000 ;D

CTD99

I spoke with Rod, it seems I'm missing an adapter fitting on one end and the other end we're not sure, probably operator error on my part. Hopefully I'll be able to work it out after work tonight.

Thanks.

BigBlue

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[quote author=BigBlue link=board=7;threadid=23400;start=0#msg220200 date=1070907800]
I ain't lost a drop with my AN line.
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Come on now remember your leaky PE2000 ;D
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Si senor. BUT, it was from an actual connection point, the fitting itself was bad. Not the part that actually screwed together. I'm headed to Wally World right now to ship you your MO. Sorry for taking so long.

amartinson

One of the only things that will make an AN fitting leak is overtightening, (a personal problem I have). If it has been overtightened, it will need to be replaced.

Dad always said "If tight is good...really tight is better"

Maybe someday we'll both learn.