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Title: Best Thread Sealant for Diesel
Post by: D.J. Osborn on November 20, 2017, 09:16:28 am
The time has come to replace the Winn fuel filter with the Racor system and I need to learn the best thread sealant for use with diesel. Thanks!
Title: Re: Best Thread Sealant for Diesel
Post by: Travelin' Man (RIP) on November 20, 2017, 09:26:59 am
The label on the product should tell you if it's resistant to diesel fuel.
I wouldn't use Teflon tape for your application.

Amazon.com: Gasoila Soft-Set Pipe Thread Sealant with PTFE Paste, Non Toxic,... (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00207KC5E/ref=abs_brd_tag_dp?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER)
Title: Re: Best Thread Sealant for Diesel
Post by: RvTrvlr on November 20, 2017, 09:42:28 am
Same, Gasoila. I use it all the time at work and it never leaks.
Title: Re: Best Thread Sealant for Diesel
Post by: hotonthetrail on November 20, 2017, 10:00:09 am
Check shelf life!!
Title: Re: Best Thread Sealant for Diesel
Post by: Roland Begin on November 20, 2017, 02:09:33 pm
Gasoila, good stuff.

Roland
Title: Re: Best Thread Sealant for Diesel
Post by: D.J. Osborn on November 20, 2017, 04:38:09 pm
Thanks for the prompt responses. I found Gasoila at my local Tractor Supply Conpany and will use it.
Title: Re: Best Thread Sealant for Diesel
Post by: Chuck Pearson on November 20, 2017, 05:45:02 pm
Seems like all the fittings on the racor that replaced the Winn were either o ring boss or flares, no sealant necessary on these.
Title: Re: Best Thread Sealant for Diesel
Post by: Lon and Cheryl on November 21, 2017, 02:57:47 am
I recently did the same pre- fuel filter switch and used GASOILA.
Title: Re: Best Thread Sealant for Diesel
Post by: D.J. Osborn on November 21, 2017, 10:11:51 am
Follow up question: I assume the fittings on the Winn system and the Racor system are the same, and I now see that the Racor system uses straight threads and O-rings. Can I assume that the fittings on the Winn system are the same? It appears as if the fittings on the Winn have an adapter between the filter and fuel lines, and that the fittings on the fuel lines are tapered pipe fittings and would require the thread sealant.