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Old 02-24-2007, 12:35 AM
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so i'm going to install a oil press. gauge tommrow with one of tuner toys take offs. i've heard mixed reports about using teflon tape with any oil fittings involved.


What do you guys think/recomend, and whats the reasoning?

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Old 02-24-2007, 12:46 AM
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If you are using NPT fitting, telfon is required. The "T" mean taper fit, which does not seal.


You don't use teflon on flare fittings, like -AN and such.


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Old 02-24-2007, 01:06 AM
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I used it on the block fitting, 2.748279798745 years strong, and growing.
 
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Old 02-24-2007, 05:41 AM
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i use teflon on everything.. ---- sometimes i eat it to keep me strong, yeah thats right!
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Old 02-24-2007, 09:02 AM
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i use teflon on everything.. ---- sometimes i eat it to keep me strong, yeah thats right!
Your ---- should like just slide right on out and leave your cornhole sparkling clean since nothing should stick to it with the telfon your eat. lol.
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Old 02-24-2007, 10:57 AM
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it does feel good to take a dump. i'll recomend it to everyone :P
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Old 02-24-2007, 10:59 AM
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Just make sure you wrap the tape correctly. It should only be wrapped one way.
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Old 02-24-2007, 11:09 AM
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just dont use it on extremely high heat or gas lines
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Old 02-24-2007, 01:17 PM
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I use that or pipe dope. Just don't go overboard and get it in the oil.
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word, thanks for the info guys



and if i have time, ill snap some photos of my flate rate install
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