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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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Im going to be installing my system and I need to know where and where not to use teflon paste. Thanks fellas
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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Use blue locktite. It will stop the paste from getting into the solenoids or jets.
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thanks fellas....but one more thing ....I dont have a vice so im having a problem screwing the pieces in the solenoids....any suggestions?
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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thanks fellas....but one more thing ....I dont have a vice so im having a problem screwing the pieces in the solenoids....any suggestions?
You do not need a vice for the fittings. With a little locktite you should be able to get them tight enough with just holding the solenoid.
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You do not need a vice for the fittings. With a little locktite you should be able to get them tight enough with just holding the solenoid.
The thing is they are tight....they just arent screwing all the way in...I can still see about half of the thread
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Thanks graham ...I got it all plugged....waiting for daylight to finish it all off!
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yea, glad nitrous outlet helped ya, you will see some threads on the fittings cause they are tappered, it wont go all the way in,
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