Author Topic: Need help identifying a nipple (Read 2035 times)

GeorgiaGuzzi · « **on:** July 01, 2020, 09:00:35 PM »

I installed manual petcocks on my Quota. However, there is an unknown nipple that is on the right side of their e tank. In the pic you can see it under the hose. Nothing was attached to it when I disassembled it, so if I need to hook up a hose or plug it off I’d appreciate finding out from you good folks.

skippy · « **Reply #1 on:** July 01, 2020, 09:11:23 PM »

With a thread title like this I am sure you are going to get a lot of traffic. I am sure someone will be along shortly to help out.

Skippy

bmc5733946 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 01, 2020, 09:15:27 PM »

Air vent for regulator, no hose. Allows atmospheric pressure to one side of regulator diaphragm . In some other applications, mostly automotive, it hooks to manifold vacuum to help control fuel pressure. I have not seen that nipple used on Guzzis.

Brian

bad Chad · « **Reply #3 on:** July 01, 2020, 09:33:24 PM »

I’ve seen that nipple before, but I can’t remember her name.

GeorgiaGuzzi · « **Reply #4 on:** July 01, 2020, 09:54:30 PM »

Quote from: bmc5733946 on July 01, 2020, 09:15:27 PM

Air vent for regulator, no hose. Allows atmospheric pressure to one side of regulator diaphragm . In some other applications, mostly automotive, it hooks to manifold vacuum to help control fuel pressure. I have not seen that nipple used on Guzzis.

Brian

Thanks very much

TheHungarian · « **Reply #5 on:** July 02, 2020, 01:45:01 PM »

Change your nickname to “ClickBait”.

I’m glad I didn’t fall for your shenanigans.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 02, 2020, 01:49:35 PM »

Quote from: TheHungarian on July 02, 2020, 01:45:01 PM

Change your nickname to “ClickBait”.
I’m glad I didn’t fall for your shenanigans.

The technical name for what he is asking about is nipple , what would you have called it ?

Dusty

n3303j · « **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2020, 02:00:15 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on July 02, 2020, 01:49:35 PM

The technical name for what he is asking about is nipple , what would you have called it ?

Dusty

Actually a nipple is a straight pipe fitting with theads on each end (sort of like a hollow stud).

The "extra" connection on the regulator is a barb.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 02, 2020, 02:09:08 PM »

Quote from: n3303j on July 02, 2020, 02:00:15 PM

Actually a nipple is a straight pipe fitting with theads on each end (sort of like a hollow stud).

The "extra" connection on the regulator is a barb.

I stand corrected .

Why am I now hearing the Beach Boys ?

Dusty

n3303j · « **Reply #9 on:** July 02, 2020, 02:12:05 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on July 02, 2020, 02:09:08 PM

I stand corrected .

Why am I now hearing the Beach Boys ?

Dusty

..because you are more fortunate than those of us who are condemned to hear the voices of good & evil battling it out within.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2020, 02:33:48 PM »

^^^

Dusty

Loop Tonti EV · « **Reply #11 on:** July 02, 2020, 03:04:58 PM »

Maybe we could refer to it as a "barbed nipple", ouch.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #12 on:** July 02, 2020, 03:10:06 PM »

Quote from: Loop Tonti EV on July 02, 2020, 03:04:58 PM

Maybe we could refer to it as a "barbed nipple", ouch.

PIERCED??

Tom · « **Reply #13 on:** July 02, 2020, 03:56:00 PM »

"In plumbing and piping, a nipple is a fitting, consisting of a short piece of pipe, usually provided with a male pipe thread at each end, for connecting two other fittings.

The length of the nipple is usually specified by the overall length with thread. It may have a hexagonal section in the center for a wrench to grasp (sometimes referred to as a "hex nipple"), or it may simply be made from a short piece of pipe (sometimes referred to as a "barrel nipple" or "pipe nipple"). A "close nipple" has no unthreaded area; when screwed tightly between two female fittings, very little of the nipple remains exposed. A close nipple can only be unscrewed by gripping one threaded end with a pipe wrench which will damage the threads and necessitate replacing the nipple, or by using a specialty tool known as a nipple wrench (or known as an internal pipe wrench) which grips the inside of the pipe, leaving the threads undamaged. When the ends are of two different sizes it is called a reducer or unequal nipple."

Motormike · « **Reply #14 on:** July 02, 2020, 04:29:43 PM »

I could have sworn they usually came in pairs.

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #15 on:** July 02, 2020, 05:05:33 PM »

Quote from: Motormike on July 02, 2020, 04:29:43 PM

I could have sworn they usually came in pairs.

Only if you have two throttle bodies. And well, other unrelated things...

John Henry

Cam3512 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 02, 2020, 05:09:45 PM »

Quote from: Loop Tonti EV on July 02, 2020, 03:04:58 PM

Maybe we could refer to it as a "barbed nipple", ouch.

Or "Barbs Nipple"? But what about Rhonda?

GeorgiaGuzzi · « **Reply #17 on:** July 02, 2020, 07:36:52 PM »

Quote from: TheHungarian on July 02, 2020, 01:45:01 PM

Change your nickname to “ClickBait”.
I’m glad I didn’t fall for your shenanigans.

Lol! Well, I did consider “gas tank thingy” but figured that was worse, if such a thing is possible! 😂

rschrum · « **Reply #18 on:** July 02, 2020, 10:54:56 PM »

You connect a hose from said niparb to the pressurized side of your forced induction, thus increasing fuel pressure proportional to boost. Keeps your pistons from melting.

dguzzi · « **Reply #19 on:** July 03, 2020, 06:05:52 PM »

I wish Mr. Roper was listening to you guys....

bad Chad · « **Reply #20 on:** July 03, 2020, 06:19:21 PM »

I still can’t believe no one has posted a pic of a proper nipple yet!

Motormike · « **Reply #21 on:** July 04, 2020, 01:27:56 PM »

I tried to do that years ago...a wonderful picture of Ann Margret in a shear blouse...it got banned.

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