Replacing gauges on my Flatline 4500

[Shirow]

I cracked one of the gauges and I have a slow leak in my Flatline, so I'm planning to replace the gauges (to fix the cracked one) and hope the leak is around one of them

Can I use teflon tape on the gauges or should I use loctite? Does anyone have a suggestion on good quality, easy read gauges (I hate the current Flatline gauges I have.) I don't care if they are bigger as long as they are easy to read and durable.

Thanks!

[Tool-of-death]

I cracked one of the gauges and I have a slow leak in my Flatline, so I'm planning to replace the gauges (to fix the cracked one) and hope the leak is around one of them

Can I use teflon tape on the gauges or should I use loctite? Does anyone have a suggestion on good quality, easy read gauges (I hate the current Flatline gauges I have.) I don't care if they are bigger as long as they are easy to read and durable.

Thanks!

http://www.pbreview.com/products/cat/73/page1/sort5/view2/layout2/rman/rcat/

PBreview is your friend

See the locktite sticky for sealants...

[Shirow]

I took a look at it but there was quite a bit of conflicting information.. people saying to use 545, other people saying Loctite said not to, I don't know.. I'm a little reluctant to cross my fingers with 4500lbs of pressure in my armpit.

Is PBReview really trustable? It seems like anytime anyone buys something they go there and say it rocks.

[Tool-of-death]

I took a look at it but there was quite a bit of conflicting information.. people saying to use 545, other people saying Loctite said not to, I don't know.. I'm a little reluctant to cross my fingers with 4500lbs of pressure in my armpit.

Is PBReview really trustable? It seems like anytime anyone buys something they go there and say it rocks.

No but you won't get much better info on the forums....

I always look at the longest review first section when I look at PBreview.

Use locktite and be safe, Only use teflon tape on air fitting's. look at the sticky to get an idea on what type of locktite to use.

I'm not familure with the FLATLINE airsystem so could you tell me what the guages are? like what #-# are on the guages I might be able to help you out.

[Shirow]

Is there anyone that has done this on their Flatline that has a suggestion on the type of Loctite? Looks like purple would be correct, but there are posts in that thread from people saying 545 doesn't work properly on stainless steel surfaces and doesn't cure without an absence of air.

[Tool-of-death]

Is there anyone that has done this on their Flatline that has a suggestion on the type of Loctite? Looks like purple would be correct, but there are posts in that thread from people saying 545 doesn't work properly on stainless steel surfaces and doesn't cure without an absence of air.

No locktite will cure without an absence of air.... thats how ALL forms of locktite work....

[MisterBones25]

i just used teflon tape to replace the guage on my crossfire. i didnt have any problems with it. just make sure its nice and snug.

[oledude]

For gauges - www.airsoldier.com - for good selection.

[FiXeL]

I use locktite #243 (blue) for all my locking needs. It's not specifically made for sealing high pressure seams, but does the job ok. Just give it 24hrs to set, and you should be ok. Locktite makes a special type of sealant for this, maybe you should get that instead.

Also when removing the old gauges, check for debree in the hole... It could get into your reg and marker, so clean it out before placing a new gauge. Don't use teflon tape, i have it in my gearbag for a quick fix-it, but i do not reccomend it for a permanent fix. It looks ugly and leaves those small teflon treads inside the threading.

[TheAngryDrunkenRussian]

kind of speaking of gauges where can I find gauges like Nitro Ducks. I can't use micro gauges my cradle has to fit behind them.

[Tunaman]

There is nothing wrong with using teflon tape if used correctly. Put teflon tape on the fitting BELOW the first or second thread not on the top. Go only ONCE around. The gauges do not have to be that tight to seal properly. Always clean out the teflon tape from the female threads with a pick when removing or replacing fittings or gauges.