Pietenpol-List: pipe tape

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:19 am

Original Posted By: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[Vantage Partners, LLC]"
Pipe tape is a big "no-no" in an aircraft fuel system. The reason is thatcarbs have been clogged by scraps of the stuff that was left dangling duringinstallation. It is VERY common to find little bits in the gascolator oninstallations that use pipe tape, even when great care was taken. It hastherefore become standard practice NOT to use it. I used a Vaseline-likegrease that I purchased at Aircraft Spruce.Douwe________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:02 am

Original Posted By: Douwe Blumberg
Thanks for the explanation. very helpful. I know the product you refer to, Wicks carries it also.Dennis

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:35 am

Original Posted By: Douwe Blumberg
DouweThat grease is called Fuel Lube. Some mechanics love ane some hate it, I really like it for gaskets and threads.Dick N. ----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:54 am

Original Posted By: Dan Yocum

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