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jerry Wass
 
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Default Teflon tape/ Hydraulics

p.s.I dunno ANYTHING that will dissolve tetra flouro eththylene.

larsen-tools wrote:

I read somewhere that it's not a good idea to uses Teflon tape on threaded
joints in a hydraulic system.
Is that correct and if so, why?

Is it because tape can break off & clog the orifices, or, is it because
hydraulic fluid dissolves Teflon? (it seems to) ...... or are there other
reasons?
Pipe threading compound contains Teflon.
I'm wondering if I should take all those fittings apart and replace the
tape.
TIA