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Old timer needs help removing tub faucet stem
Howdy doody folks,
I need to replace washers, etc., in a tub facet and running into old timers disease. The knob says Price Pfister but they were replaced and the stem could be anything. It's been a long time since I did this and am suffering from old timer's syndrome compounded by Dunlap's disease (belly done lapped over my belt).... I removed the packing nut but can't budge the bonnet with a socket wrench. Also tried turning stem with vice grips but can't budge it either. I'm not trying real hard at this point just in case I'm fixing to break something. Can't find diddly squat on the Price Pfister site. Regular hardware stores helpers are usual good help but not this time. Anyway, I would appreciate some sage advice how to get the stem out. Here are some photos of the stem. Shown with packing nut loose http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/4007/dscn7096m.jpg Still unassembled http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9236/dscn7094.jpg From bottom - dark photo http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/1491/dscn7095.jpg Many thanks! Bob Remove yore hat before sending |
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"Guv Bob" wrote in message m... Howdy doody folks, I need to replace washers, etc., in a tub facet and running into old timers disease. The knob says Price Pfister but they were replaced and the stem could be anything. It's been a long time since I did this and am suffering from old timer's syndrome compounded by Dunlap's disease (belly done lapped over my belt).... I removed the packing nut but can't budge the bonnet with a socket wrench. Also tried turning stem with vice grips but can't budge it either. I'm not trying real hard at this point just in case I'm fixing to break something. Can't find diddly squat on the Price Pfister site. Regular hardware stores helpers are usual good help but not this time. Anyway, I would appreciate some sage advice how to get the stem out. Here are some photos of the stem. Shown with packing nut loose http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/4007/dscn7096m.jpg Still unassembled http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9236/dscn7094.jpg From bottom - dark photo http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/1491/dscn7095.jpg Many thanks! Bob Remove yore hat before sending With the packing nut loose, just unscrew the stem, as like turning the water on. WW |
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Old timer needs help removing tub faucet stem
On Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:48:35 -0700, "WW"
wrote: "Guv Bob" wrote in message om... Howdy doody folks, I need to replace washers, etc., in a tub facet and running into old timers disease. The knob says Price Pfister but they were replaced and the stem could be anything. It's been a long time since I did this and am suffering from old timer's syndrome compounded by Dunlap's disease (belly done lapped over my belt).... I removed the packing nut but can't budge the bonnet with a socket wrench. Also tried turning stem with vice grips but can't budge it either. I'm not trying real hard at this point just in case I'm fixing to break something. Can't find diddly squat on the Price Pfister site. Regular hardware stores helpers are usual good help but not this time. Anyway, I would appreciate some sage advice how to get the stem out. Here are some photos of the stem. Shown with packing nut loose http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/4007/dscn7096m.jpg Still unassembled http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9236/dscn7094.jpg From bottom - dark photo http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/1491/dscn7095.jpg Many thanks! Bob Remove yore hat before sending With the packing nut loose, just unscrew the stem, as like turning the water on. WW The valve disk won't fit past bonnet hole. If he's replacing the washer the bonnet has to be removed. Stem should be in open position when removing or putting the bonnet on. Might be he's just not applying enough force on the wrench. Tapping the wrench with a hammer is a good method for this. The inner threads might be rocked up with minerals and the taps shatter that. The bonnets of this type I've had apart are on pretty tight. There's usually a flat softer metal washer/gasket bonnet seal. I've reused them with no problems. One thing to consider, though I haven't seen it, is a left hand bonnet thread. We've all seen that on the stems - hot turns one way, cold the other. I hate that. --Vic |
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Old timer needs help removing tub faucet stem
Might be he's just not applying enough force on the wrench.
Tapping the wrench with a hammer is a good method for this. Use one of these wrenches.... http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2697/4...5c94e800_z.jpg |
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Old timer needs help removing tub faucet stem
"Guv Bob" wrote in
m: Howdy doody folks, I need to replace washers, etc., in a tub facet and running into old timers disease. The knob says Price Pfister but they were replaced and the stem could be anything. It's been a long time since I did this and am suffering from old timer's syndrome compounded by Dunlap's disease (belly done lapped over my belt).... I removed the packing nut but can't budge the bonnet with a socket wrench. Also tried turning stem with vice grips but can't budge it either. I'm not trying real hard at this point just in case I'm fixing to break something. Can't find diddly squat on the Price Pfister site. Regular hardware stores helpers are usual good help but not this time. Anyway, I would appreciate some sage advice how to get the stem out. Here are some photos of the stem. Shown with packing nut loose http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/4007/dscn7096m.jpg Still unassembled http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9236/dscn7094.jpg From bottom - dark photo http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/1491/dscn7095.jpg Many thanks! Bob Remove yore hat before sending Before you go replacing individual parts, consider replacing EVERYTHING, including new trim for 40 bucks. It even includes the proper wrench. http://tinyurl.com/7yve8wb The knob says Price Pfister but they were replaced and the stem could be anything. When you get the stem out look fir a "PF" on the stem. Then you know it really is a Price Pfister. |
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Old timer needs help removing tub faucet stem
Thanks, WW, Vic, Bill and Red. Will keep at it and post how it turns out. Any more suggestions, please fire away.
Bob "Guv Bob" wrote in message m... Howdy doody folks, I need to replace washers, etc., in a tub facet and running into old timers disease. The knob says Price Pfister but they were replaced and the stem could be anything. It's been a long time since I did this and am suffering from old timer's syndrome compounded by Dunlap's disease (belly done lapped over my belt).... I removed the packing nut but can't budge the bonnet with a socket wrench. Also tried turning stem with vice grips but can't budge it either. I'm not trying real hard at this point just in case I'm fixing to break something. Can't find diddly squat on the Price Pfister site. Regular hardware stores helpers are usual good help but not this time. Anyway, I would appreciate some sage advice how to get the stem out. Here are some photos of the stem. Shown with packing nut loose http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/4007/dscn7096m.jpg Still unassembled http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9236/dscn7094.jpg From bottom - dark photo http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/1491/dscn7095.jpg Many thanks! Bob Remove yore hat before sending |
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Old timer needs help removing tub faucet stem
On Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:56:45 -0800, "Guv Bob"
wrote: Thanks, WW, Vic, Bill and Red. Will keep at it and post how it turns out. Any more suggestions, please fire away. 1.) Spray some penetrating fluid around the stem, let soak... 2.) Mild heat.. 3.) Shout it Out |
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Old timer needs help removing tub faucet stem
"Guv Bob" wrote in
m: Thanks, WW, Vic, Bill and Red. Will keep at it and post how it turns out. Any more suggestions, please fire away. Bob "Guv Bob" wrote in message m... Howdy doody folks, I need to replace washers, etc., in a tub facet and running into old timers disease. The knob says Price Pfister but they were replaced and the stem could be anything. It's been a long time since I did this and am suffering from old timer's syndrome compounded by Dunlap's disease (belly done lapped over my belt).... I removed the packing nut but can't budge the bonnet with a socket wrench. Also tried turning stem with vice grips but can't budge it either. I'm not trying real hard at this point just in case I'm fixing to break something. Can't find diddly squat on the Price Pfister site. Regular hardware stores helpers are usual good help but not this time. Anyway, I would appreciate some sage advice how to get the stem out. Here are some photos of the stem. Shown with packing nut loose http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/4007/dscn7096m.jpg Still unassembled http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9236/dscn7094.jpg From bottom - dark photo http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/1491/dscn7095.jpg Many thanks! Bob Remove yore hat before sending PS: You would need a faucet seat wrench to replace the seat http://www.acehardware.com/search/in...at+wrench&sr=1 |
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