C CaptMogul Well-Known Member Joined Dec 31, 2010 Messages 88 Reaction score 33 Location Ft Myers Jul 21, 2023 #1 I need suggestions on how to remove end nut without distorting stem. Thought I might heat with torch. What do you think? Attachments 20230628_170253.jpg 794.6 KB · Views: 0 20230628_170215.jpg 837.3 KB · Views: 0
I need suggestions on how to remove end nut without distorting stem. Thought I might heat with torch. What do you think?
FloppyKnockers Well-Known Member Joined Nov 11, 2014 Messages 2,650 Reaction score 3,228 Location Fort Worth Jul 21, 2023 #2 Is that the nut on the right? Honest question - that part does not look familiar to me, but yes. Heat does amazing things to get metal to cooperate. A torch is exactly where my mind went.
Is that the nut on the right? Honest question - that part does not look familiar to me, but yes. Heat does amazing things to get metal to cooperate. A torch is exactly where my mind went.
day_trippr The Central Scruuuutinizer HBT Supporter Joined May 31, 2011 Messages 44,913 Reaction score 33,260 Location Stow, MA Jul 21, 2023 #3 I think I'd remove that plunger gasket then give the heat a shot. What faucet is that from - and how much do you need to keep it alive? Cheers!
I think I'd remove that plunger gasket then give the heat a shot. What faucet is that from - and how much do you need to keep it alive? Cheers!
OP OP C CaptMogul Well-Known Member Joined Dec 31, 2010 Messages 88 Reaction score 33 Location Ft Myers Jul 22, 2023 #4 I could have taken a better photo. the nut is round and slotted, holding rubber washer. I have 2 of the faucets and rebuild kits. Thanks
I could have taken a better photo. the nut is round and slotted, holding rubber washer. I have 2 of the faucets and rebuild kits. Thanks
OleBrewing Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Apr 1, 2013 Messages 912 Reaction score 842 Location Jamestown Jul 22, 2023 #5 so the nut looks brass? soak in some solvent and give a gentle go or as stated apply heat to the stem side.
so the nut looks brass? soak in some solvent and give a gentle go or as stated apply heat to the stem side.