Posted By: KillerBee
440 fuel pump bolts...teflon tape...loctite? - 08/04/12 07:57 PM
Slowly putting parts back on the 440 and getting ready for the install.
Fuel pump time, do I need to put teflon tape or loctite on the bolts?
Thanks.
Posted By: mikemee1331
Re: 440 fuel pump bolts...teflon tape...loctite? - 08/05/12 12:02 AM
(in case you missed the above posts.... no
Posted By: gtx6970
Re: 440 fuel pump bolts...teflon tape...loctite? - 08/05/12 02:57 PM
the bolts are open in the housing , , me personally I always put some kind of locktite sealer on them to prevent oil weeping up the threads.
new bolts have a thread sealer / lock tight on them btw
Posted By: jbc426
Re: 440 fuel pump bolts...teflon tape...loctite? - 08/05/12 07:12 PM
When there are fluids involved and vibration/loosening is not the main concern, I sparingly apply Black Permatex Ultraseal to clean threads & both sides of the gasket surface, being sure to wipe off any excess that may squeeze out once tightened.
The trick is to use only a thin film on mating surfaces and just enough to fill the threads on the bolts. When done correctly, you won't even have to wipe the excess, as there won't be any.
Posted By: bonefish
Re: 440 fuel pump bolts...teflon tape...loctite? - 08/05/12 07:52 PM
never used anything ,never had a leak.
with the above post
