Fitting new fuel taps

[IanP]

Hi all need a little advice am about to fit new fuel taps to my tank as I am using 1/4 x1/4 taps and   3/8 to 1/4 adaptors and was wondering the best way to ensure a good seal. would PTFE tape be adequate  or is it unstable with petrol . thanks in anticipation Ian

[Bess]

Hi,
    It's excellent.

https://www.calpaclab.com/teflon-ptfe-compatibility/

Best wishes...

[JulianS]

I agree with Bess - it is excellent also easy to apply and easy to remove.

[IanP]

Bess and Julian thanks to both of you for your thoughts..... a trip to the plumbers merchants for fresh stocks before the weekend for me !!!!!

[JulianS]

Dowty washers also useful.

[IanP]

thanks Julian for the advice on the washers

[griffo]

  I find using PTFE tape is ideal to put on on a tap thread in a taper,  so that you when tightening-up the tap , you can get the tap into the position you want and not where the washer dictates.   Griff

[IanP]

thanks Griff you;ve confirmed my thoughts exactly .....you can guarantee that sods law will line the tap up 1/8th of a turn off straight !!!!!!