[C320-list] Fuel strainer

[Mike Paris]

Thanks Jeff. I didn't think tape was right for this. I'll get some Permatex. 

Mike P

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On Jan 25, 2012, at 2:07 PM, Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

> I recall being told not to use teflon tape but to use permatex or another thread sealant. I don't believe that teflon breaks down in diesel, but it shreads easily and tiny fragments could break away get into the fuel line. I guess this might only become an issue on the output side of the engine mounted secondary filter. 
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> That said, I believe my racor primary filter has teflon tape on the fittings from the factory. 
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> Our engine mounted filter looks like it has some paste sealant (like permatex).
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> Jeff
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> Mike Paris <mparis495 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> I'm replacing the fuel strainer housing for the secondary filter because I stripped the bleed screw. Do I need to put teflon tape on the inlet and outlet lines when I put the new one in?
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> Thanks,
> Mike P
> #734
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