Leaking Gas Tank

[jt03rubicon]

Ok, new tank that is leaking from the crossover holes underneath the tank. I used 1/4" NPT plugs wrapped with white teflon tape. Unfortunately, the teflon tape is dissolving and causing the gasoline to leak from the threads...

Any ideas on a better performing and non-leaking thread sealant?

Thanks.

 

[CalsXS2]

You have to use the yellow "gasoline " rated tape.
That's what I used. I got it from the hardware store. Not one drip.

 

[jt03rubicon]

Did some research on the Yellow tape and most of the manufactures state that the yellow tape is intended for natural gas...not sure if there is vast chemical difference between the two.

 

[CalsXS2]

Oh Yea of little faith!

As they say,,,"Read the label".

 

[jt03rubicon]

Right on, thanks!

 

[I am Carbon]

Oh Yea of little faith!

As they say,,,"Read the label".

great stuff It will do the job

 

[donald]

Ok, new tank that is leaking from the crossover holes underneath the tank. I used 1/4" NPT plugs wrapped with white teflon tape. Unfortunately, the teflon tape is dissolving and causing the gasoline to leak from the threads...

Any ideas on a better performing and non-leaking thread sealant?

Thanks.

Masters metallic pipeing compound should be available at any plumbing supply store

 

[cros36]

make sure you wrap the tape the right way too.

 

[jt03rubicon]

I got the gasoline rated tape...so far so good. See what the situation is tomorrow morning