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    What are you fellows using for your electrical sensors, and sending units?

    For years I simply used teflon tape as a thread sealent, but it seems that this may not be the way to go with the modern single wire sensors, and sending units, where a good ground is required. I am installing new electric gauges, that come with specific senders, so out come the old, and in with the new.

    Would teflon "paste" work, or is there something specific I should use?

    Thanks Bill

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    Does not matter, paste or tape, the effect is the same. However, either material gets forced out of the way so that there is metal-to-
    metal contact when you tighten the fitting. Try it and test the resistance across the joint with your ohm meter. IF in doubt, dont use any sealer.....and test for leaks...gauges have been working for quite a few years in spite of teflon tape.

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    Loctite 290 (green) is intended for for electrical applications. Robot has it though. Check it with your ohmeter for continuity to be sure.

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    Suprised that the local parts store didn't have the green in stock when I checked today. Purple, blue red, only..

    I ended up buying a brush on thread sealant, that contains teflon. Hopefully it will work, but I will check it with an multi-meter to be sure.

    Thanks for the replies..

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