BimmerRacer
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Do I need to put anything between two halves or do I just crank it down to seal it?
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Do I need to put anything between two halves or do I just crank it down to seal it?
SewerRatz
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Just tighten them down the ground face of the union will make the seal.
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BimmerRacer
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Thanks Ron!
Jadnashua
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A couple of things...make sure the pipes are aligned when you tighten things up. And, especially if you overtighten, you may find you create a ridge on the sealing surfaces, so if you need to tak it apart, it becomes more difficult to seal unless you get it aligned perfectly.
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I usually use pipe joint compound on the faces and the threads of the union nut to give some lubrication to the process.
I usually use pipe joint compound on the faces and the threads of the union nut to give some lubrication to the process.
Shacko
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Do to the fact that most fittings are made off planet, I also use a little pipe compound on the face, your choice.
Do to the fact that most fittings are made off planet, I also use a little pipe compound on the face, your choice.
BimmerRacer
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Thanks for the tips gents
