Dual feed holley lines...leaking.
Race Director
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
For one, the tape doesn't seal the threads...the sealing is done on the mating surface of the flare and the nut. If the flare has a crack, and can't seal, teflon tape will not prevent gas leaking...if anything, the tape strands may work their way into the carb bowl and eventually into the carb body or metering block. This is a long shot, but a possibility.
Teflon tape and paste is used to seal pipe thread.
Teflon tape and paste is used to seal pipe thread.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Piedmont Va
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20
For one, the tape doesn't seal the threads...the sealing is done on the mating surface of the flare and the nut. If the flare has a crack, and can't seal, teflon tape will not prevent gas leaking...if anything, the tape strands may work their way into the carb bowl and eventually into the carb body or metering block. This is a long shot, but a possibility.
Teflon tape and paste is used to seal pipe thread.
Teflon tape and paste is used to seal pipe thread.
This was a very informational thread. (and the other one where I suggested use of tape for the same issue).
...thanks to all involved I learnt' something today 
