[DeTomaso] Threaded plug on bottom of tank size?

[Mad Dog Antenucci]

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Mark McWhinney <msm at portata.com> wrote:  What is the kindling temperature of gasoline?

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From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Jim Hendrickson
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 4:49 PM
To: 'William'; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Threaded plug on bottom of tank size?





Will you ever want to take it out? That stuff is pretty much permanent. If I
remember correctly, red Loctite turns loose at 550°F.



-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of William
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 1:47 PM
To: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] Threaded plug on bottom of tank size?

Does anyone know if its ok to use the red LocTite on the gas tank plug in
lieu of the yellow tape. (Long story, don't ask).

Thanks,

-William

> It has been said that a 1/2" NPT (14 threads/inch) fitting will screw
into 
> and seal just fine in the M22x1.5 (17 threads/inch) gas tank drain. Use
gas 
> proof tape on the threads. Gas and gasoline proof thread sealing tape is 
> available at Home Depot in the water heater installation section and is
yellow to 
> distinguish it from the white tape used on water fittings.

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