[flash1034]

I am going to replace my factory plastic fuel line couplings with the nice stainless pieces. My question is do you use any thread sealant such as teflon tape, theadlocker, etc when fitting the couplings?


Thanks,

Flash

 

[DukeDesmo]

I am going to replace my factory plastic fuel line couplings with the nice stainless pieces. My question is do you use any thread sealant such as teflon tape, theadlocker, etc when fitting the couplings?


Thanks,

Flash

I used some teflon/PTFE paste that is designed for fuel/oil/diesel but I think tape would work too. The threads are very tight so be careful.

 

[VolvoWrench]

I used a little of the Ducati gray colored engine case sealant. Seemed to work.

 

[flash1034]

Does anyone have a pic of the quick disconnects installed? That would be helpful.

Thanks,

Flash

 

[flash1034]

Anyone?

Flash

 

[El_Gladiator]

I'm planing to do the same thing on my 998. I'd like to buid a whole spare fuel line.
I know where to find the metal quick connector (desmotimes).
Should i go with 8mm ID or 9mm ID fuel line? The only part i can't find is the Y shaped connector (the one that goes in the airbox).

 

[DukeDesmo]

Does anyone have a pic of the quick disconnects installed? That would be helpful.

Thanks,

Flash

Don't have a pic but they are identical in appearance to the plastic ones (other than being shiny metal), same manufacturer (cpc) and all.

I got mine from; http://www.tourtank.com

 

[vtwin]

Anyone?

Flash

here you go:

http://myducati.blogsome.com/2008/02/16/cpc-pics/

 

[flash1034]

Thanks Vtwin. That's exactly what I needed.

Flash

 

[vtwin]

You're welcome, happy to help.

NOTE: the fittings to the tank side do not go as deep as the plastic ones. I used threadlocker to seal them.

 

[DukeDesmo]

NOTE: the fittings to the tank side do not go as deep as the plastic ones. I used threadlocker to seal them.

I think the threads in the tank are tapered and the plastic fittings simply compress/cut themselves to fit all the way - this helps them to seal without sealant

The metal fittings don't do this and so are more prone to leaking, which is why it's best to use some sealant.

I tightened mine extremely tight so that they went virtually all the way in but be careful not to go too tight and strip the tank threads or snap off the fitting inside.

 

[El_Gladiator]

Female parts being longer than plastic ones, doest it induce clearance issue with vertical head?

 

[vtwin]

No, not that I know off.

 

[DukeDesmo]

Female parts being longer than plastic ones, doest it induce clearance issue with vertical head?

No not all plus we're only talking a few mm, there's plenty of clearance to the head.