> As I slowly progress through the Facet fuel pump & Holley
> Pressure Regulator
> installation, I'm curious what others have done with regard to
> sealing these
> threaded fixtures. Facet states to just "lightly oil the threads"
> and to NOT
> use any thread sealant or Teflon tape. Holley recommends "thread sealant
> with Teflon in it". Both products are just standard NPT fittings with
> opposite recommendations. How'd you seal up yours?
I use "PTFE pipe joint compound" from Home Despot. Last can lasted me
almost 20 years, had to buy a new one last year for a whopping $12. But
"lightly oiling" is probably fine for sealing these threads. The advantage
of the PTFE, IMO, is that it makes eventual disassembly easier.
Randall
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