---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 02/11/11: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:58 AM - Re: Thread lube for fuel filler (DaveG601XL) 2. 06:26 AM - Re: Re: Thread lube for fuel filler (jaybannist@cs.com) 3. 08:47 AM - Filler Thread Lube (BobbyPaulk@comcast.net) 4. 10:46 AM - Re: Filler Thread Lube (FLYaDIVE) 5. 05:01 PM - Re: Thread lube for fuel filler (dgardea(at)gmail.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:58:55 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Thread lube for fuel filler From: "DaveG601XL" Tim, My experience was like yours. I had a 50% success rate in getting my fuel filler necks off for the mods. I used the permatex sealant but probably used it on more threads than really necessary. When I re-installed the filler necks, I made sure to only use the permatex on the last group of threads. Now I will not know how well I have set myself up for future removals, and I hope not to have to test it any time soon. The amount of sealant was adequate to seal the threads during last years flying season. Whatever you use, just use it sparingly. Good luck, -------- David Gallagher 601 XL/Jabiru 3300 First flight 7/24/08 Upgraded 3/19/10 160+ hours and climbing! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=330568#330568 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:26:18 AM PST US Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Thread lube for fuel filler From: jaybannist@cs.com When I ordered the stuff to make up fuel hoses from Summit Racing, one of t he things recommended was an anti-seize compound. I used what was provided (a blue paste) on all the aluminum threaded connections. I had to un-do s everal connections and had no trouble. Has anyone tried this stuff on the fuel filler neck threads? Jay ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:47:18 AM PST US From: BobbyPaulk@comcast.net Subject: Zenith-List: Filler Thread Lube Guys We built ( 2 ) 601's and used "Gasola" on the tank filler threads. It is a fuel proof sealant that can be purchased at any warehouse that handles petroleum products. It works on all kinds of metals. I can remove my filler nozzles with hand pressure only. bobby 601 XL "B" 113 hrs. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 10:46:58 AM PST US Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Filler Thread Lube From: FLYaDIVE Gaggle: GasOila is good stuff but it is the same stuff as liquid pipe dope with PTFE that you can get locally at Lowes and such. Barry On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 11:37 AM, wrote: > Guys > We built ( 2 ) 601's and used "Gasola" on the tank filler threads. > It is a fuel proof sealant that can be purchased at any warehouse that > handles petroleum products. > It works on all kinds of metals. I can remove my filler nozzles with hand > pressure only. > > bobby > 601 XL "B" > 113 hrs. > > * > > * > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:01:39 PM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Thread lube for fuel filler From: "dgardea(at)gmail.com" Fuel lube (EZ Turn) is what I used. I was able to remove the filler necks easily when I did the upgrade to each wing. I also used liberal amounts of fuel lube on top of the fuel senders on the end of each tank. I have not had any leaks yet with the few gallons of 100LL I have in each tank. -------- Dave Gardea CH650 - Corvair 99% complete and many things to finish in a cold hangar http://home.comcast.net/~davegardea/ Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=330679#330679 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/zenith-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.