hotajax 223 #1 Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) Tractor is a 314-8. Fuel ilne comes up to the carb from below. The carb has a fuel elbow that points downward in a 6 o'clock position toward the fuel line. The fuel elbow MUST be pointed downward to the hose. But, in that position, the fuel elbow is not snug in the carb. Question: How do I make sure the fuel elbow is snug in the carb in a 6 o'clock position so I'm not shooting fuel all over the place? Is this a job for Teflon tape? Edited April 11, 2023 by hotajax 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,369 #2 Posted April 11, 2023 In short, yes I put tape on all of mine. General purpose white is fine for gas or diesel but others might have other solutions... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #3 Posted April 11, 2023 Teflon pipe sealant in the tube (kind of looks like tooth paste) A SMALL amount on the fitting threads... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,280 #4 Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) The yellow Teflon tape is used on gasoline fittings and can be purchased at any auto parts store. Generally, white sealing tape (one of the most common varieties) is used for standard plumbing applications whereas yellow Teflon™ tape is used with gas Edited April 11, 2023 by 953 nut 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,196 #5 Posted April 11, 2023 When using teflon tape, make sure you keep it back one full thread from the end of the male fitting so pieces don't get cut off and enter the carb. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,632 #6 Posted April 11, 2023 @hotajax your comment of fuel shooting all over the place , makes me think that you are wrapping that tape on AGAINST THE THREADS, is the tape piling up or fitting into the threads ? try a few fittings of tape , if it does not pile up , you are good , simple easy correction . make sure its snug on your wrap in , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotajax 223 #7 Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) I know better than that, just exaggerating a little bit about fuel shooting all over. Coffee time humor Edited April 11, 2023 by hotajax 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotajax 223 #8 Posted April 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: When using teflon tape, make sure you keep it back one full thread from the end of the male fitting so pieces don't get cut off and enter the carb. That sounds about right. Thanks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
