Re: IML: 73 Carb..

[Brad Hogg <LuxoLiner@xxxxxxx>]

That's right.  Teflon tape doesn't only help seal a fitting however, it also reduces the friction on the threads and allows you to get the fitting tighter.  Of  course, one has to be carefule not to crack a fitting or strip the threads but that goes for anything you are trying to tighten up.

----- Original Message -----
From: Robin Giesbrecht <robings@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sunday, December 25, 2005 11:52 pm
Subject: Re: IML: 73 Carb..

> That's what I said too, the flare makes the seal. Sealing the 
> threads is a 
> waste of time.




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