| Air fittings and sealants [message #203048] |
Sat, 30 March 2013 11:48  |
mickey szilagyi
Messages: 273
Registered: January 2013
Karma:
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We're in the process of replacing our airbags and in doing the first one have an air leak. Before proceeding to really mess things up and ruin fittings we'd appreciate a little help understanding how things go together and what each part plays. We are reusing one fitting, the 45 that goes into the airbag between the shraeder valve and shut off valve which then attaches to the air line. WE have a leak where the 45 goes into the new airbag.
Are the fittings meant to seal themselves and is the use of a sealant just a secondary measure to help prevent leaks or is the use of the sealant a major and necessary step in preventing air leaks. We used teflon tape, about three layers and tightened the fitting to the point where it was getting pretty tight. We were concerned if we went any tighter we'd split or damage one of the fittings so we took everything apart and will start over. We're buying a new 45 for each side and some Permatex 54540 thread sealant. Using the sealant, is there a general rule of thumb how many revolutions it takes to tighten the fittings once they start to grab. Can the fitting still have plenty of turns left but if it's on a ways and sealant is used can we stop and let the sealant take care of any possible leak.
Threading lightly here - we're replacing the OEMs with the latest batch available from Cinnabar. We considered all the info on all the systems and have decided our skills and needs may be best met by our final choice. We'll see and hopefully learn and who knows what the results will be. We've just started out on our project and have learned a tremedous amount from all of you, thanks. We recently bought 7 American Eagle SS wheels from KimK and will be buying 7 new 16 inch E rated tires soon.
Mickey
77 Kingsley, Lansing MI
Mickey
1977 Kingsley, 403, Lansing, MI
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