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Old 09-10-2020, 07:42 PM   #16
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Default Re: Fuel Valve Leak Around Threads

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Originally Posted by Synchro909 View Post
I don't even know anybody who uses Ethanol laced fuel in their car - modern or vintage. I certainly don't but I find a dab of Permatex #3 works well. You'd have to try it with E fuel.
Almost all automotive fuels in the USA are 10% ethanol. There is no choice, unless you buy expensive Av-Gas or racing fuels.

So, in order to assure that fuel connections don't leak, we in the USA must contend with the devils' spit (ethanol).

Normally at this point I would start a rant.

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