On 6/23/05 7:52 AM, "David Staten" <Dastaten@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Ok, I dont have my manual in front of me.. so maybe RTFM is the right
> answer..
>  
> But I am close to putting on my oil fittings "for good" and have noticed
> a few things...
>  
> On the RWS redrives, I do not know if the female threaded holes (1/4"
> and 1/8") are tapered or not, but it appears that my AN fittings I have
> to thread into the holes on the RWS are able to bottom out. What is the
> appropriate method for ensuring a snug fit and preventing vibration or
> pressure induced flexing/loosening. Likewise, sealing options for other
> threaded ports (not the flared sides of the AN fittings, but the
> pipethreaded end of the fitting).
>  
> Teflon?  Lock-Tite? Whats the answer? I have heard of anecdotal stories
> of these products causing problems when bits and pieces of them break
> off and lodge someplace.
>
> Dave Staten
>

Dave, I use the Locktite Teflon thread sealant. It comes In a "lipstick"
type container. It works fine on just about anything. The Teflon tape is
fine the first time. But if you remove the fitting, makes one white hairy
mess that is hard to clean sometimes.
The threads on the RWS redrive are NPT. National Pipe Thread - tapered.
Buly