I have one of these valves in my bathroom too. Mine has the 2 shutoff valves
(turned on/off with a screwdriver) that makes it very convenient to shut off
the water supply within the valve body before it enters the main knob/handle
operated valve. By shutting these off, you don't have to worry about all the
water in the pipes feeding the tub valve to drain out the valve chamber when
you remove the large cap. Mine is from 1987 and has the usual Delta springs
and rubber seats as wear items. Some (newer ones?) have an expensive plastic
cartridge that needs to be replaced. when the valve drips when shut.

Bob






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"JimmySchmittsLovesChocolateMilk" wrote in message
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I have a newer home, built in 98, with one piece tub/shower units,
the tub has a single handled delta faucet that can be turned 180 degrees
to turn on the water.
well, the tub is not regularly used, and the faucet it leaking now.
I took the handle off, and the little guide that limits how far you can
turn the faucet.
Once the brass guide (or what ever it is called) is off, you can spin
the handle around 360 degree's continually.
I spun it all the way around hoping that it would stop the dripping /
running faucet. with no luck.

With the guide off I can adjust the handle to a point that has the water
dripping about 1 drop per second, (that's the best is does)
but, the valve is in a position that would prevent me from putting the
guide back on, I'm guessing that a washer of some type is damaged or
worn out inside the assembly, How do you get inside one of those
faucets? it does not seems like I can service it as it is all closed,
or so it appears. Is it possible to replace a seal inside the tap, and
can I do it without wrecking the tub unit?

Dave



ooop,

Found my faucet at delta's site,
http://deltacom.deltafaucet.com/medi...67_v1_4689.pdf
this looks like it should cover everything I need,
any tips, to consider? looks like I've got it all figured out though.

Dave