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I install fuel oil piping on boilers that use diesel and heavy oil. Fuel weeping from the joints is annoying. The condition of the pipe threads is the most important thing. There are many products available that claim to stop fuel leaks. However, I have found that by having good clean threads and then using locktite (blue)hydraulic thread sealant (on the male threads), wrapping a layer of teflon tape around that, and then a few more drops of hydraulic sealant will stop fuel (and steam) leaks. Compression and tapered threads do not use sealants.I can't imagine teflon tape decomposing since the half life of that stuff is say, 10,000 years.

Diesel fuel pipe joints
Parts and Repair
Replies 16 Post by Mike C.

I have a 2002 F250 Xtra cab V-8 and have read with interest your mods to the truck. I may have to pull a 9000lb trailer on short trips eventually. I do notice the truck seems like it will probably need the boost for that kind of load. Gas mileage was my first consideration on the V-8 choice. So far for moving such a heavy truck I am satisfied with the mileage. I'd guess around 15mpg but will do a check right off. I don't seem to use anymore gas than my old 300-6 2wd did. I've owned the 0ld 460 big block that got 6mpg. A friend with the dodge V-10 didn't like his mileage. My family sold Fords (not me) and they didn't recommend the V-10 unless you were going to move mountains. The mileage is generally terrible. Save for the thousands difference in cost for the diesel I love the truck though.

My oppinion on my new 2002 f250 4x4
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 15 Post by Mike C.

Can anyone help? I'm looking at a JD 855 4WD, with 70A loader, 225 hours, excellent condition, stored indoors, homeowner used only. Includes 60

Help
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Mike C.

Can anyone help? I'm looking at a JD 855 4WD, with 70A loader, 225 hours, excellent condition, stored indoors, homeowner used only. Includes 60

JD 855 price check
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Mike C.