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> Oil Pressure Sender Install, Thread Sealant?
kconway
post Sep 25 2009, 12:26 AM
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I need to put in a new oil pressure sender, I though I remember that it wouldn't work properly if you used teflon tape on the threads. Is this true? Do you install this dry?

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post Sep 25 2009, 07:24 AM
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Tapered threads, no sealent needed.
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post Sep 25 2009, 08:16 AM
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QUOTE(URY914 @ Sep 25 2009, 08:24 AM) *

Tapered threads, no sealent needed.

The general consensus here seems to be not to use tape (or lubricant) I really don't understand why not. Tape is not a sealant. It is to prevent the threads from galling allowing it to tighten tighter. Why is this any different from tapered threads in plumbing? There you will use a Teflon tape or pipe dope of some kind. All of these are thread lubricants.
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