Tommy93w350

I'm installing a Holley Blue fuel pump at the tank and I'm using brass 3/8 fittings. What's the best thread sealer to use on the threads to prevent leaks?
Would teflon work? I heard diesel fuel would discinergerate teflon, is thet true. Should I use Loctite?

Dshiftff

go to the hardware store and get the teflon tape that comes in the yellow plastic roll. fuel oil safe. its commonly used for natural gas fittings also.

leprechaun

You could also use Permatex #2.I used this on all the fittings when installing my fuel pressure gauge and it worked well.

oldblues

hi
i use the pipe dope < white paist stuff with teflon in a bottle or tube >

if you yse the tape it can tear off and a piece get in someware it is not suppose to , but the pipe dope will not block any orfices it will simply be pushed or washed away But it Will seal threads perfectly !

had a bolt seaping oil at the vac pump recently an doped it up an leak gone !
ps makes removal easier also !

TOMTOM

THATS WHAT I USE. SO FAR THE BEST ON EVERYTHING (GASOLINE TOO)
TOMMY

infidel

Permatex #2 by far.
Yellow teflon tape may work but the problem is if you ever have to take things apart the tape debris left in female fittings is near impossible to clean out completely unless you take everything totally apart.
I can only imagine how well a piece of teflon would plug an injector...

SIXSLUG

Yeah, I would imagine the teflon tape would/could cause potential problems for the fuel system. I used it to stop a small leak on my tranny fill plug and it worked fine(the yellow stuff). Pipe dope could maybe get pushed thru an injector but it seems like its made from clay or something and this could be 'gritty'. Permatex #2 sounds like the best choice here. Just my .02 ,Kurt

CarlJensen

I use the Permatex copper anti seize, does a good job and high temp tolerant also.

ironbutt

I've always used either Permatex pipe dope, or Hercules grip or grip lite. both are rated for fuel oil water /steam and gas.

BigBlue

I get some permatex stuff from napa and it says on the back it's good for fuels and diesel.

wcbcruzer

Hey guys, I've seen several different kinds of Permatex #2, 2A, 2B, 2C, and just 2 (white). What's the difference?

tony597fitter

Permalok or Permabond, if you can find it. I get it for work from the supply house. Costs $80 for a quart. But its the best stuff out there.
My shop pukes blood everytime I order it.

Tate

I use Permatex thread sealant on all that. Like was said, teflon tape shreds and will go through the system and potentially cause a blockage. Remember to keep the first two threads clean, no sealant. This way it is much more difficult to get any stray sealant into the system.

D2 Cat

Telfon tape may be fine on your house water line but don't use the tape on any plumbing with critical factors, like tractor/truck hyd. pumps & injectors. One little stray piece will cost you!!!

dillrepair

i have had a big problem with the TFE paste... it has not worked on my cat filter located after the DDRP. one boating diesel site recommends permatex aviation form a gasket number 3... which i will be trying next and i'll let you know. i agree about staying away from the tape. everything i've read says you can screw up your pump or injectors if a piece breaks free.