LP Fitting

Rich'sToys · May 12, 2023

I believe I had posted before about the need to replace this fitting on the fuel tank of my John Deere 50 LP.

I've got the new fitting for it, and will be getting it installed at some point.

I'm sure I'll get 17 different answers for this, but just wondering what the brain trust here would recommend to use as a thread sealer when screwing this in place. I have a roll of the yellow teflon tape, which states that it is rated for use with propane. Right now I'm leaning toward that, but was just wondering if anyone else has had experience with this type of fitting, and what your thoughts are. Thanks!

Mike M · May 12, 2023

That yellow tape sounds good ? or if you had some old fashioned pipe dope ?

casecollectorsc · May 12, 2023

Replaced one on my 930 Case LP tractor. Thought I had all pressure off the tank, but when I unscrewed it, it took off like a rocket.
Don't stand in front of it.

Richard G. · May 12, 2023

I use this for all threaded pipe fittings.
Best thing I have found in my 70 years.
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Tramway Guy · May 12, 2023

Definitely use sealer. Tape has gotten a bad rap because some people dont know how to properly wrap it on the fitting. To be safe use
a paste type such as loctite thread sealant. Make sure its rated for petroleum products.

shaun wallace · May 12, 2023

Al that is needed to do that is 1 psi with that volume.

redtom · May 12, 2023

At the plant I worked at we had dozens of LP forklifts. All we used was a product called Leak Lock blue compound. I use it on gasoline fittings too.

hd6gtom · May 12, 2023

I spent 13 years hauling lp, setting
tanks, etc. We used a product called
Rector Seal #5. It works. I'd never use
Teflon tape on LP. It used to be
prohibited.

matthies · May 12, 2023

Wrap with tape, then put on Gasoila paste.

grayrider · May 12, 2023

Ill second the Rector seal, not fond of the tape

NDIHC · May 12, 2023

I have to agree with Rector seal. I've
been using it for 30 years and it always
works.

r.w.b. · May 13, 2023

asak your lp deliverey guy to coat it for you n offer him coffee tea
n cake or pie to help you for a minute or 2

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