how to remove teflon tape from an fittings
 

the kid who put my motor together used teflon tape on my an fittings and i was wondering if there was a way to get it off? :pat: any ideas? also, how would i do this with fuel in the lines?

Just peel it off...Unless I am misunderstanding the question?

will it just peel off? also, there is fuel in the lines so what would be the best way to drain it?

It should just peel off. As for the fuel in the lines, just use a rag to catch any spilled fuel when you disconnect the lines...

I assume that the kid accidentally put teflon tape on the flared side of the AN fitting? If that's the case, then the fitting itself may be damaged. If the teflon tape is on the NPT/metric side of the adapter fitting, then it's supposed to be there.

heres a pic of the setup, i know its hard to tell where the tape is...

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...s/DSC00584.jpg

i had my fuel rails fitted for 8an fittings, the whole system up to the rails are all 8an, there is no metric or npt...he put the tape on the fittings where the hose ends thread on. is this okay? thanks aaron :bigthumb:

If you can't peel it off try a wire brush.

There is no adhesive on teflon tape. It just wraps around the threads. If it doesn't peel off easily you can probably gently brush it off with a brass brush

Don't use a wire brush. That will damage the fittings.

Just peel it off. If you can't peel, then hit it with brake or carb cleaner.

You made me doubt myself. I've not messed with those fittings before but by the pic I am assuming they are of solid alluminum construction without any rubber or plastic seals. I just tested a steel brush on a piece of alluminum that I have handy. I rubbed at it for a few seconds with well more than enough presure to remove teflon tape and it didn't even noticeably scratch the surface. I think you should be fine as long as you do it by hand and don't go postal on it. I also would recommend a brass brush instead of a steel one as it will be a little more gentle. I clean air line fittings (Brass, Alluminum, & steel) with this steel brush all the time and they hold at least 160 PSI (Max for the machines I repair) with no problem. Anyway, If you are still opposed they do make hard plastic bristle brushes for this purpose as well.

*Edit: I did not take into account the annodized finish on your fittings. A brush probably will scratch the finish if you are not very carefull.