Nipples

[nodemon]

My Edelbrock Performer Rpm intake heater hose nipple seems too big for the hose and clamp I have. There's the small and bigger hose coming from the heater core, and I think I'm correct that the smaller goes to the intake...
If that's correct, why would someone have put a different or wrong size nipple there..? Can I just go to a hardware store and buy a nipple, and if so, what size, type, etc. do I get. It also appears that maybe pipe dope was used on the threads, is that the way it's suppose to be done..?
Thanks for your answers..!

 

[mvh]

Yes, you can find different size nipple fittings at a good plumbing supply store or online. Who knows why the existing one is wrong for your car? It doesn't matter...

 

[TrailBeast]

My Edelbrock Performer Rpm intake heater hose nipple seems too big for the hose and clamp I have. There's the small and bigger hose coming from the heater core, and I think I'm correct that the smaller goes to the intake...
If that's correct, why would someone have put a different or wrong size nipple there..? Can I just go to a hardware store and buy a nipple, and if so, what size, type, etc. do I get. It also appears that maybe pipe dope was used on the threads, is that the way it's suppose to be done..?
Thanks for your answers..!View attachment 1716349523

Just so you know, there are pipe nipples and there are automotive hose nipples.
I’m not saying you should or shouldn’t use either one.
Just sayin the right part is easily available.
Pipe dope is ok.
I personally use teflon tape for non electrical threads and it works great.

 

[toolmanmike]

 

[69FBCuda]

Got a brass one from Tractor Supply

 

[Righty Tighty]

This thread is not what I had hoped it would be.

 

[4fortyDemon]

This thread is not what I had hoped it would be.

Right?! lol

 

[ProjectBazza]

This thread is not what I had hoped it would be.

Agreed! But apparently you can get brass ones from Tractor Supply, so all is not lost.

But now that I think about it a little, I'm not sure if doing so would be good...or bad...or just plain weird!

 

[67Dart273]

Some cars, I don't pay much attention, one hose is 1/2 and the other is 5/8. Is it possible the nipple you have is simply the wrong size? Also if that is new "china" hose, that could be suspect for size. I recently bought what was supposed to be 5/16 hose and it was more like 3/8. I've NEVER had problems clamping 5/16 hose to 5/16 tube (this on my tractor) and I could NOT get that junk to seal.