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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 05:11 AM
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When I install the petcock do I need to put anything on the threads??
 
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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I don't think it's nessessary it it's an NPT but I did on mine in order to get it tight enough and end up in the correct position.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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I agree, never hurts to use a judicious amount of thread sealer....and watch out for those LH fine threads, very easy to cross thread....
 
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Done!! Thanks!
 
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I just installed a new one a few months ago and used a little teflon tape on the threads.
 
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Yeah I was thinking the Teflon as well!! Might just do that!!
 
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I would be careful with the teflon tape, if it does leak, wont gas eat right through it? When I did mine, I used&nbsp\\;"Pipe Dope" made for petroleum based connections.&nbsp\\;
 
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I hate using the tape alhtough it has its place.&nbsp\\; I prefer using the pipe dope....[sm=pimp.gif]
 
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