[AT] Re: Hydraulic components

[Tom]

dfolske at nccray.net wrote:
> 
> I have seen flakes of galvanizing material plugging orifices in
> hydraulic systems using galvanized pipe.  It doesn't happen often
> but it can. I've also seen orifices plugged with bits of teflon tape.
> Most implement dealers will tell you not to use that on hydraulic
> systems either but they still have it for sale on the parts counter!
> 

Teflon tape is alright as long as the tape is wound on at least
2 threads from the end of the fitting.. As for fitting & end,
I'm gone.

Spencer, thanks for the opportunity to participate.

Tom