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Petrol tap
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 9:41 pm
by OldChuffer
I have some new brass petrol taps, when bolting them into the tank do you think the fibre washers will be sufficient or would you recommend some ptfe tape on the threads?
Re: Petrol tap
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 9:56 pm
by Rob Harknett
I have never needed to use PTFE tape. Get correct size washers. Beware of cheap hard washers that are about.
Re: Petrol tap
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 9:59 pm
by JEAN-NOEL
The better result I have had : Crush Copper/Rubber Washers for Fuel Tap 1/4" .
Far better than fibre ones, and Dowty washers.
Re: Petrol tap
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2020 5:57 pm
by 56G80S
LIke Rob, I've not had a problem with fibre washers. Now using ones from an assortment box bought in Lidl or Aldi and still fine.
Johnny B
Re: Petrol tap
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2020 8:45 pm
by Stan Palmer
But if it's the parallel type with back-nut (no flange to pull up on) the crush washer is the only thing that will work. Horrible design.
Stan