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67Fleet · 07-26-2006, 10:43 PM

Are you guys having better luck with teflon tape, or pipe dope? I can get either for next to nothing since I work in the plumbing biz. The pipe dope we stock is rated for air/gas, etc.

PBFAB.COM · 07-27-2006, 01:02 AM

I've used both with the same results. I prefer using the dope... (sounds kinda funny

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camaro__thunder · 07-27-2006, 03:11 AM

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dwcsr · 07-27-2006, 01:34 PM

I have used all three and seem to have better seals with the loctite type sealer. The fittings that come pre coated I think are loctite coated. I wouldn't drive cross town to get it but if its available I use it. If you use a liquid type sealer don't glob it on, a little goes a long way and to much can clog the valves.

bagged69c10 · 07-27-2006, 01:40 PM

Ive always been told to use the Loctite but Ive always used teflon without any issues. Just dont overtighten with the Teflon.

67Fleet · 07-27-2006, 05:58 PM

cool, thanks guys. I'm gonna stick w/ the teflon tape. I bought the rest of my fittings today to finish up. Got all brass DOT airline fittings. WOW, the price has gone up!! I guess since the price of brass/copper has gone up almost 40% in the last 6 months. I got the push-to-connect fittings at a hydraulic/hose supply company in town and luckily my company has an account w/ them so I got a good discount, but dear lord I didn't expect to pay so much for all them.

Alvin · 07-27-2006, 08:31 PM

I've got the push-lock fittings with teflon tape on my front suspension. It's been aired up since June 6th and is still inflated really well. I can't say if it has lost any pressure, as I don't have gauges hooked up, just using schrader valves. But from what I can tell, it's still holding just fine.

Rydn2L0w · 07-29-2006, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 67Fleet

cool, thanks guys. I'm gonna stick w/ the teflon tape. I bought the rest of my fittings today to finish up. Got all brass DOT airline fittings. WOW, the price has gone up!! I guess since the price of brass/copper has gone up almost 40% in the last 6 months. I got the push-to-connect fittings at a hydraulic/hose supply company in town and luckily my company has an account w/ them so I got a good discount, but dear lord I didn't expect to pay so much for all them.

I have the nickel plated push to connect from Amazon hose and your absolutely right , I have a small fortune in fittings!

67Fleet · 07-29-2006, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rydn2L0w

I have the nickel plated push to connect from Amazon hose and your absolutely right , I have a small fortune in fittings!

Amazon is where I went too. They stock everything.

07-26-2006, 10:43 PM	#1
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	airline fittings: tef tape or pipe dope Are you guys having better luck with teflon tape, or pipe dope? I can get either for next to nothing since I work in the plumbing biz. The pipe dope we stock is rated for air/gas, etc. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

07-27-2006, 01:02 AM	#2
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: airline fittings: tef tape or pipe dope I've used both with the same results. I prefer using the dope... (sounds kinda funny )

07-27-2006, 03:11 AM	#3
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: airline fittings: tef tape or pipe dope loctite [IMG]http://www.*****************/images/products/Loctite_545_Thread_Sealant.jpg[/IMG] __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED

07-27-2006, 01:34 PM	#4
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: airline fittings: tef tape or pipe dope I have used all three and seem to have better seals with the loctite type sealer. The fittings that come pre coated I think are loctite coated. I wouldn't drive cross town to get it but if its available I use it. If you use a liquid type sealer don't glob it on, a little goes a long way and to much can clog the valves.

07-27-2006, 01:40 PM	#5
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: airline fittings: tef tape or pipe dope Ive always been told to use the Loctite but Ive always used teflon without any issues. Just dont overtighten with the Teflon. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

07-27-2006, 05:58 PM	#6
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: airline fittings: tef tape or pipe dope cool, thanks guys. I'm gonna stick w/ the teflon tape. I bought the rest of my fittings today to finish up. Got all brass DOT airline fittings. WOW, the price has gone up!! I guess since the price of brass/copper has gone up almost 40% in the last 6 months. I got the push-to-connect fittings at a hydraulic/hose supply company in town and luckily my company has an account w/ them so I got a good discount, but dear lord I didn't expect to pay so much for all them. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

07-27-2006, 08:31 PM	#7
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: airline fittings: tef tape or pipe dope I've got the push-lock fittings with teflon tape on my front suspension. It's been aired up since June 6th and is still inflated really well. I can't say if it has lost any pressure, as I don't have gauges hooked up, just using schrader valves. But from what I can tell, it's still holding just fine. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.



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