I don't think it would hurt.
You can get Loc-Tite "liquid" teflon at the parts store (I've used it on a
cantankerous brake line fitting with success). It would be a LOT easier than
trying to keep the tape on oily fittings while you screw it on.
Dan
73 B
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>I'm getting ready to replace the original oil hoses on my '71 B, the big
ones
>to the oil cooler and the little one to the oil gauge sender. The car has
>been using a lot of oil lately. I can see the little hose has a definite
leak
>in the middle and the big hoses are wet with oil around their fittings.
Also
>the rubber is stiff and cracked. I suppose it's wishful thinking that the
>hoses are responsible for the poor oil consumption, but I think they do
need
>replacing. Would it be a good idea to wrap a little teflon tape around the
>threads of the fittings?
>
>Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
>EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM
>52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470
>71 MGB - AMGBA #96-12029, NAMGBR #7-3336
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