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dgano
Apr 2, 2011, 11:22 AM
Everyone says all you need to do is pull it and it will come right out. Mine is not budging.
afaroo
Apr 2, 2011, 08:05 PM
Need more information the brand and the model number of what you are asking about, Thanks.
John
dgano
Apr 3, 2011, 07:21 AM
Symmons Temptrol Model B. Thanks.
massplumber2008
Apr 3, 2011, 04:22 PM
dgano...
Remove all of the chrome trim parts and then you will need a 5/16" allen wrench to remove the DIVERTER RETAINER and a 5/16" x 3" LAG BOLT to remove the DIVERTER SPINDLE itself. Although the bolt sounds wrong it is exactly what Symmons recommends.
You will need to screw the 5/16" lag bolt into the spindle and then give a strong YANK to remove the old spindle (hold valve body here). To install the new spindle you will need to grease (silicone grease) the new spindle at the O-RING to insert it into the valve body... push hard to seat it. Then re-install the retainer (be careful not to drop it... ) and test all.
That should get you up and running again...
Let us know how you make out, OK?
Mark
afaroo
Apr 3, 2011, 07:00 PM
Hello Dgano,
Follow Mark's instructions and will be able to remove the spindle, good luck.
John