Thread sealer ?

[screamindemon]

I got the 05 Chopper torn apart and starting to reassemble. Picked up new oil lines from Curtis and want to reseal all my oil line fittings. The ones going into the oil tank and oil pump.

The question is what are you guys using to seal pipe threads ? Looks like the factory used some kind of dope. I have been building hot rods for 40 years and have yet to find a great dope or past for this. I have tried many, all seam to leak. To this point Teflon tape has worked the best for me.

What are your thoughts ?

 

[HMAN]

You answered your own question. Seems to work the best overall.

 

[woodbutcher]

When in a petro environment, gas, oil, use yellow teflon tape.

 

[Jersey Big Mike]

Or better yet, get better connector for the oil lines. I use these http://www.russellperformance.com/mc/hose-ends/ Haven't had one leak that was installed and tightened properly.

 

[screamindemon]

When in a petro environment, gas, oil, use yellow teflon tape.

I do use yellow on fuels but didn't consider this for oil.

 

[woodbutcher]

I do use yellow on fuels but didn't consider this for oil.

Might be ok to use white, but better safe than sorry.

 

[SCC007]

I also use the yellow Teflon tape for all oil and fuel connections (was told that oil products would eat up the white tape...but that was a long time ago).

 

[woodbutcher]

Or better yet, get better connector for the oil lines. I use these http://www.russellperformance.com/mc/hose-ends/ Haven't had one leak that was installed and tightened properly.

And, there you have it.

 

[Th3InfamousI]

If there's no oil to mess with it and get it gummed up I use the Permatex 59214 High Temperature Thread Sealant.

Clean the parts good before application It's a liquid a little goes a long way, and need to let it cure for about 24 hours before you add oil or fire the bike but it makes a good seal & won't leak. Works better than tape, I only use the teflon tape if I'm in a pinch.

 

[Jersey James]

Never had a problem using the white Teflon tape. Was even recommended by the hydrologic oil line place, where I had my oil lines made.