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Ray64 · 08-08-2018, 07:22 AM

Going to change all gas lines and settlement bowl today. Any hint as to what to use as a fitting sealant Most are compression type but a few threaded Tnx RAY

Jim Brierley · 08-08-2018, 11:12 AM

Compression fittings do not require any sealant, just lube the threads a little for easier turning of the nut.

Chuck Sea/Tac · 08-08-2018, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray64

Going to change all gas lines and settlement bowl today. Any hint as to what to use as a fitting sealant Most are compression type but a few threaded Tnx RAY

What do you mean by threaded? Like a pipe thread? Or like a flare fitting, which doesn’t need anything but oil.

Chuck Sea/Tac · 08-08-2018, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray64

Going to change all gas lines and settlement bowl today. Any hint as to what to use as a fitting sealant Most are compression type but a few threaded Tnx RAY

What do you mean by threaded? Like a pipe thread? Or like a flare fitting, which doesn’t need anything but oil.

Y-Blockhead · 08-09-2018, 10:35 AM

The main gas valve coming out of the gas tank is the only threaded fitting I can think of. It has a ¼" pipe thread. I used "Yellow" pipe tape.

pbishop · 08-17-2018, 10:19 PM

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Yes, use thread tape on those fittings that are straight threads - pipe-thread fittings would be self-sealing as would be compression gland fittings.

Bob-A · 08-18-2018, 08:31 AM

I use Aviation-Permatex thinned with a little denatured alcohol. On all my "A" gaskets including threads.

Bob-A

28Ca8149 · 09-15-2018, 11:21 PM

I had a car that had a hole in the bottom of the gas tank from being hit with a rock We were miles from anyone and it was leaking fast .I had a tube of Seal All ,so I grabbed a cleanex soaked it with the glue ,held it for a few minutes and it stopped leaking .We drove the car for a few years and I never touched the tank again .we allways carried a tube in the trucks for radiater leaks .

08-08-2018, 07:22 AM	#1
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 727	Gas leak Going to change all gas lines and settlement bowl today. Any hint as to what to use as a fitting sealant Most are compression type but a few threaded Tnx RAY

08-08-2018, 11:12 AM	#2
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,087	Re: Gas leak Compression fittings do not require any sealant, just lube the threads a little for easier turning of the nut.

08-09-2018, 10:35 AM	#5
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Gas leak The main gas valve coming out of the gas tank is the only threaded fitting I can think of. It has a ¼" pipe thread. I used "Yellow" pipe tape.

08-17-2018, 10:19 PM	#6
pbishop Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wimauma, Florida Posts: 121	Re: Gas leak Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes, use thread tape on those fittings that are straight threads - pipe-thread fittings would be self-sealing as would be compression gland fittings.

08-18-2018, 08:31 AM	#7
Bob-A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central FL, USA Posts: 1,137	Re: Gas leak I use Aviation-Permatex thinned with a little denatured alcohol. On all my "A" gaskets including threads. Bob-A

09-15-2018, 11:21 PM	#8
28Ca8149 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Alberta CA Posts: 109	Re: Gas leak I had a car that had a hole in the bottom of the gas tank from being hit with a rock We were miles from anyone and it was leaking fast .I had a tube of Seal All ,so I grabbed a cleanex soaked it with the glue ,held it for a few minutes and it stopped leaking .We drove the car for a few years and I never touched the tank again .we allways carried a tube in the trucks for radiater leaks .