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Weird Push Nipples (Pictures)

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AdmiralYoda
AdmiralYoda Member Posts: 627
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Sorry, I had to....but I've got some weird nipples.  You guys have given me some great advice on splitting the radiator sections and I finally got the sections apart but the nipples don't seem to be a standard size.

The crown measures 1.475 (so 1.5") which Oswald Supply doesn't seem to carry anymore.  

So what I think I'm going to do is just remove the next section which has a good nipple and reuse that one.

One question....what's the best way to clean the gunk out of the flange area?  I was thinking a mild cleaner/degreaser like Simple Green and a Scotchbrite pad.

Anyways, as promised....here are some pictures of my nipples.


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  • AdmiralYoda
    AdmiralYoda Member Posts: 627
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    Bad nip, salvaged nip.

    ethicalpaul
  • dopey27177
    dopey27177 Member Posts: 887
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    A wire wheel on an electric drill will do the job just fine.

    Jake
    Steam: The Perfect Fluid for Heating and Some of the Problems
    by Jacob (Jake) Myron
  • AdmiralYoda
    AdmiralYoda Member Posts: 627
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    Yup!  Since replacement nipples aren't available I removed a section and salvaged a good nipple.  I used a nylon brush and some Simple Green then used a Scotchbrite pad and some steel wool.

    Loaded up the flange with RTV and beat the snot out of it with a small sledge and a piece of wood to seat the sections together.

    So far no leaks...
    ethicalpaul

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