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    jakesdaddy Posts: 17, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 28, 2007, 04:26 PM
    Installing shower diverter stem
    I am trying to replace a shower diverter stem. I took the old one off and screwed in the new one. When it's tightened all the way, there is no water flow. As I loosen it, the water begins to flow and I am also able to turn on the shower. But, that's no good because if it's too loose, it will fall off. Is there a secret to installing this?
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    Feb 28, 2007, 05:50 PM
    When you had the valve open did you check the seat to see if there was a piece of washer that you didn't remove? Remove the diverter stem and turn the water on to flush out the valve body and seat. Regards, Tom
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    Feb 28, 2007, 06:05 PM
    The valve looks clear of any obstruction - still not working correctly - the new diverter that I purchased from a plumbing supply is the same length and looks identical to the old one, but I can't tell if the old one was "opened up" a little or closed off all the way. Does that make a difference? Should I replace the seat?
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    Feb 28, 2007, 07:01 PM
    When you installed the new part, was it completely open, or did it bottom out and lock up the stem so it would not turn?
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    Feb 28, 2007, 08:11 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jakesdaddy
    the valve looks clear of any obstruction - still not working correctly - the new diverter that I purchased from a plumbing supply is the same length and looks identical to the old one, but I can't tell if the old one was "opened up" a little or closed off all the way. Does that make a difference? Should I replace the seat?

    Ugh!

    Is this a Newport Brass faucet?

    If it is, they have yet to decide on a proper spring tension for the spring inside the diverter assembly.

    Backing the knob in and out until you reach a tension you are comfortable with is the only remedy to date.
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    Feb 28, 2007, 08:31 PM
    [ponders and looks aimlessly at the ceiling] I don't think newport brass is in Georgia or Florida. [thinks I may need a nap]
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    Feb 28, 2007, 10:12 PM
    It's a Price Pfister - house built in early 70's - old plumbing never replaced

    q: when you installed the new part, was it completely open, or did it bottom out and lock up the stem so it would not turn?

    a: assuming that turning the stem counter clockwise until it stops is considered bottomed out, then it was bottomed out. This is the way it came from the supply company
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