I need am std barrel seat-old - Page 2 - Plumbing Zone

TheMaster · 08-25-2010, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Choctaw

That was the problem I was having.......the new barrels that came with new stems would not seat properly....they would just spin. I hope you have much better luck than I.

Sounds like your valve was worn too far out of spec.

Redwood · 08-25-2010, 02:06 AM

Are you reusing the original caps or, did you get new caps as well?

Titan Plumbing · 08-25-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMaster

Sounds like your valve was worn too far out of spec.

I don't know...All it took was REAL old stock barrels and everything was fine. We measured the new barrels and they were shorter and the bevel was not the same as the original barrels..............I love import parts.

stillaround · 08-25-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tommy plumber

Why not tell cust. that valve is not able to be repaired (after exausting all options to repair) and put in a nice new one? I mean I like to repair valves also, but you can't spend 7 or 8 hours just trying to locate parts. Are you billing for all this time?
By the way, did you remove old cap thread gaskets? If old cap thread gaskets aren't removed, new stems won't seat fully against seat. This happened to me with a Kohler tub valve.

Money...$389 to change out vs. $159 for washers and seats...soon to be more with stems...hes an old guy ....the complete kit with stems diverter and handles is $120 plus tax at Ferguson..if that was the only option Id push for a new valve harder.

TheMaster · 08-25-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Choctaw

I don't know...All it took was REAL old stock barrels and everything was fine. We measured the new barrels and they were shorter and the bevel was not the same as the original barrels..............I love import parts.

My replacement stems/seats were not imports. P&M manufacturing made them....or had them made. Quality stems! Most import stuff is garbage but not all of it......my friend buys fittings from South Korea that are top quality.

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