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Old 03-23-2008, 04:02 PM   #1
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Ok, so ill start this off with "im an idiot" I got the cooler, I got the conversion stuff off the internet, but I think I got the conversion for a thicker cooler....it wont tighten and ive tried everything.... which piece do i need to replace to make it fit? sorry if this is vague, but Im not technical


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Old 03-23-2008, 04:10 PM   #2
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The nipple is the part that goes through the cooler wall. You will need a shorter one or use additional washers as spacers.


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Old 03-23-2008, 04:11 PM   #3
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You have a couple options. You can get a new, shorter nipple. How far are you from getting it to tighten? If you're 1/2" away, get a 1/2" shorter nipple. If you're close to getting tight enough by like 1/4", you can get yourself a bunch of washers to built up on the outside of the cooler. They can be plain old steel.

edit: Dang, too late.
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if I go to home depot will they know what the nipple is?

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