Matt. I use the same ProSeal used to assemble the RV fuel tanks on pipe fittings
for hydraulics, fuel and oil. I use Ez-Turn on O-ring fuel pump fittings and
the 37 degree flare and have had very few problems with leaks even on 1500 psi
hydraulics in the Lancair IV.
BRIAN ALLEY (N320WT)
CARBON FIBER COMPOSITES
101 Caroline Circle
Hurricane, WV 25526
www.carbonfibercomposites.net
304-562-6800 home
304-395-4932 cell
How are you going to win by a nose if you don't stick out your neck?
--- On Wed, 10/1/08, Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com> wrote:
> From: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
> Subject: Bakerseal Or EZTurn?
> To: rv-list@matronics.com, rv8-list@matronics.com
> Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 10:22 PM
> <dralle@matronics.com>
>
>
> What are the pros and cons of Bakerseal vs. EZTurn for
> installing all
> of the AN Blue fittings? I've got some of both and am
> about to do
> the fittings for the fuel filter and fuel pump. They
> definitely have
> different consistences - Bakerseal is kind of caulky and
> thick, and
> EZTurn is kind of smooth and sticky like tooth paste.
> Van's says,
> "either one". What's the common feeling on
> these products?
>
> I assume that you just gunk some nicely on the end of the
> fitting and
> then screw it tightly into the other part and wipe up the
> excess?
>
> What about the flared fittings? Do you put it on the
> inside of the
> flare too, or just the threads for the nut?
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
> Matt
> RV-8 #82880
>
>
>
