On Aug 13, 1:47*pm, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:
Washer in side the handle will strip the matching spline and
socket. That's what the OP is having, now.

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"DT" wrote in message

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Or, space them out with a washer inside the handle and use a
screw that
is longer so everything will tighten up.

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Dennis

Thanks folks. I was able to get longer stems to fit. Saved me a
bundle. BTW Home Despot and the like advised a tear out as the only
resolve. The 75 year old semi - retired plumber 2 blocks down working
out of his basement had the solution and gave me the new parts gratis.