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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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Ok I have my new tank and new petcock the petcock is a female adapter so do I use teflon tape for the seal? I know when I installed my nos on my car teflon was a no no since it can get into your fuel system clog lines get a build up of nos on it and then BOOM . so use it or not????
 
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There should be a rubber gasket between the tank and petcock. There is no need to seal the threads.
 
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I didn't use any, and had no leaks. I was advised not to use teflon tape.
 
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OK thanks I wont use it
 
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There should be a rubber gasket between the tank and petcock. There is no need to seal the threads.
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