02-24-2009, 10:17 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Scotts Valley,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289 FIA #2108
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Fuel drip from threaded line - how to seal properly?
Okay, it's 9:20 pm, I've had a long day at work and I just spent the last 45 minutes in gas fumes as I drained my fuel tank...
...so if these are stupid questions...
Properly prefaced, here's my situation and question. I noticed a very slow drip coming from the outlet of my fuel tank. I thought it was the clamp on the rubber hose, but that's tight, and the fuel appears to be getting through the threads. Fuel tank is aluminum, fitting is brass.
Now, the question: how do I properly seal these threads? Do I use Teflon tape, or would the gasoline eat away at that? Can anyone recommend a sealer?
This leak is really slow, but I've picked up on a light gasoline smell in my garage around the Cobra. No leaking fuel is good.
Suggestions?
DD
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