Gerald,
I don't like Teflon tape on fittings on vehicles because of its extreme
lubricity. Vibration can cause the fittings to move more easily than if
something else was used, that's why I prefer the pipe dope from Loctite.
<<Jim>>
"Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" wrote:
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> I have fewer leaks from teflon tape than from teflon pipe dope on
> hydraulic fittings, but bits of teflon tape are a problem plugging small
> orifices. Pilot burner orifices are about the size of a hair and so very
> vulnerable to slight contamination by shredded bits of teflon tape.
>
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