[AT] Teflon tape hydraulic system??

[Stephen Offiler]

I've seen stupid amounts of teflon tape used on joints with stripped
threads in the hope that the tape will fill the gaps and "fix" the
threads.  Hint: it doesn't work, at least not for long.

SO

On Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 9:01 AM <bradloomis at charter.net> wrote:

> I was taught and still DON’T use Teflon tape on gases. Southern California
> Gas Co. was adamant against for all the reasons people have mentioned here.
> A run away gas valve on a furnace, water heater, whatever due to a hunk of
> tape stuck on a seat isn’t a pretty thought. Rare as it was, it was enough
> for me to only use on liquids. Actually Teflon, applied as per one previous
> poster, starting two threads back coupled with Teflon pipe dope has been
> what I and most of the pro plumbers I’m around use. As one who did
> commercial refrigeration service for decades, you’d be amazed at what I’ve
> seen people use. Like an entire roll on 1, ¾” PVC fitting. ☹
>
> Brad
>
>
>
> *From:* AT <at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com> *On Behalf Of *Gene
> Dotson
> *Sent:* Monday, December 14, 2020 3:58 AM
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> *Subject:* Re: [AT] Teflon tape hydraulic system??
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>
> You can make a good hydraulic sealer by mixing Alumaseal and oil to make a
> paste that works good for sealing hydraulic fittings.
>
>
>
> Gene
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>
>
> On Mon, Dec 14, 2020, 2:30 AM Brian VanDragt <bvandragt at comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> It is not recommended. Little pieces can break off and plug something up.
>
>
>
> Brian
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> -------- Original message --------
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> From: Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com>
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> Date: 12/14/20 1:48 AM (GMT-05:00)
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> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
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> Subject: [AT] Teflon tape hydraulic system??
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> Hi all, was wondering if was OK to use Teflon tape on a hydraulic fitting?
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