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RE: Sealing a gas tank?

To: <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Sealing a gas tank?
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:00:04 -0800
> I've tried up to 10 wraps of teflon tape,

Teflon tape is not really a sealant, instead it acts as a lubricant so you
can tighten the tapered threads more.

Is there a reason you can't go another full turn ?  If so, I'd try something
like Permatex #3 to fill the gap.

Randall


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