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03-31-2010, 06:37 PM
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I have teflon tape on the AN threads going in to both the adaptor on the side of the block and the remote oil adaptor as well. |
03-31-2010, 07:15 PM
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I have teflon tape on the AN threads going in to both the adaptor on the side of the block and the remote oil adaptor as well. |
Don't know why the boys assembled like that unless the two fittings had burrs or nicks on the seal surface. In that case, new fittings should have been used. (expensive and a PIA) The seal is made by the male/female ball and cone. When opened, those threads of teflon are tough to keep from getting into the oil system.
Racers and dyno operators never use tape or paste sealants due to the frequency of R & R of the parts. As Bob says, a little antiseize or even light oil is preferred.
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03-31-2010, 07:22 PM
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Don't know why the boys assembled like that unless the two fittings had burrs or nicks on the seal surface.
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Well, I don't rightly know. But, you have to admit, it looks purty.
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03-31-2010, 07:28 PM
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Chas. did you mean in the actual AN fittings themselves or just where the fittings then go in to the remote adaptors? There's no tape in between the AN stuff. Sorry for the confusion.
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04-01-2010, 06:58 AM
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Chas. did you mean in the actual AN fittings themselves or just where the fittings then go in to the remote adaptors? There's no tape in between the AN stuff. Sorry for the confusion.
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Yeah, that's better and I feel better about Doug and the gang. That's the pipe side. NOT thinking it looks cool, I always trim the exposed tape off after installation-unless I can't reach in the installed place.
You may not like the oven cleaner bit as when finished it leaves a dullish, somewhat oxidized look. If you try to wire wheel to remove it, that will gall the fitting. Just replace with Aeroquip nickle if it bugs you.
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03-31-2010, 07:29 PM
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Well, I don't rightly know. But, you have to admit, it looks purty.
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Waaall, I guess red and blue fittings from the disco era appeal to some... 
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03-31-2010, 07:31 PM
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Waaall, I guess red and blue fittings from the disco era appeal to some... |
I dont like that either. ENTDOC sent me a recipe for a concoction that removes the color and makes it a nice old fashioned aluminum color. I've put that on my "to do" list. |
04-01-2010, 07:13 AM
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I have teflon tape on the AN threads going in to both the adaptor on the side of the block and the remote oil adaptor as well. |
You should have some kind of sealant there, those are pipe threads. |
04-01-2010, 07:55 AM
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Just so everybody knows, the Easy-Off was not an April Fool's joke. I went back and found the reference. ENTDOC usually gave pretty good advice, so I'm inclined to believe him.
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04-01-2010, 11:52 AM
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Just so everybody knows, the Easy-Off was not an April Fool's joke. I went back and found the reference. ENTDOC usually gave pretty good advice, so I'm inclined to believe him.
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
You may not like the oven cleaner bit as when finished it leaves a dullish, somewhat oxidized look. If you try to wire wheel to remove it, that will gall the fitting. Just replace with Aeroquip nickle if it bugs you.
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Why do you think I said that? It's not a joke, it's old as the hills and I did it 15 years ago. I had tried to save you a lot of work and disappointment. Are you therefore disinclined to believe me? 
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04-01-2010, 11:54 AM
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Why do you think I said that? It's not a joke' it's old as the hills and I did it 15 years ago. I had tried to save you a lot of work and disappointment. Are you therefore disinclined to believe me? |
No, I believe you. But if I'm going to replace them anyway, wouldn't it make sense to try the Easy Off first? And if it looked like shi_, well I was going to replace them anyway....  |
04-01-2010, 12:24 PM
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No, I believe you. But if I'm going to replace them anyway, wouldn't it make sense to try the Easy Off first? And if it looked like shi_, well I was going to replace them anyway.... |
The logic makes sense but the practice makes it a total PIA and not worth the effort. You can't just disconnect the fitting, mask the area and spray away. The $hit is caustic and will eat everything it touches and stain the braided line.. So the the fittings need to be removed from their lines and soaked in a bath of it. Then brass-brushed and rinsed with water. Then you have cloudy, oxidized-looking fittings.
Just plan on emptying the oil system and replace with nickle fittings all at once-you're hours and labor ahead. Changing the tons of braided line for black Startlite hose will save weight and work fine-they're rated for 300psi and are much easier to bend and work with.
OR-leave well enough alone-they don't leak. A beige car with two roll bars can get away with red/blue/silver chotchkies sprinkled about.
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04-01-2010, 12:25 PM
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OR-leave well enough alone-they don't leak. A beige car with two roll bars can get away with red/blue/silver chotchkies sprinkled about. |
Hmmm, maybe you're right.... |
04-01-2010, 01:11 PM
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The logic makes sense but the practice makes it a total PIA and not worth the effort. You can't just disconnect the fitting, mask the area and spray away. The $hit is caustic and will eat everything it touches and stain the braided line.. So the the fittings need to be removed from their lines and soaked in a bath of it. Then brass-brushed and rinsed with water. Then you have cloudy, oxidized-looking fittings.
Just plan on emptying the oil system and replace with nickle fittings all at once-you're hours and labor ahead. Changing the tons of braided line for black Startlite hose will save weight and work fine-they're rated for 300psi and are much easier to bend and work with.
OR-leave well enough alone-they don't leak. A beige car with two roll bars can get away with red/blue/silver chotchkies sprinkled about. |
I retract my previous statement about trying Easy-Off first.....
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04-01-2010, 01:07 PM
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Just so everybody knows, the Easy-Off was not an April Fool's joke. I went back and found the reference. ENTDOC usually gave pretty good advice, so I'm inclined to believe him.
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I may give this a shot. Easier than replacing them. If I hate it, I can replace them anyway.
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04-01-2010, 01:08 PM
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I may give this a shot. Easier than replacing them. If I hate it, I can replace them anyway.
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That's an excellent idea. I think you should get on that this weekend and post pics no later than Sunday night.  |
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