I feel like I am screwing into the Seat too tightly and not adjusting the outer nut correctly.
Any advice is appreciated

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Originally Posted by lowellt3

I feel like I am screwing into the Seat too tightly and not adjusting the outer nut correctly.
any advice is appreciated

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Is the leak coming from the spout or beneath the handle from the stem? Let me know, Tom

From the spout

I would suspect the seat, Run your fingernail around the seat, If you feel nicks or rough spots then replace the seat. Good luck. Tom

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Originally Posted by speedball1

I would suspect the seat, Run your fingernail around the seat, If you feel nicks or rough spots then replace the seat. Good luck. Tom

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Thanks Tom,
Like to get your advice on a couple other issues;Do I turn either of the two nuts before installing the valve/stem after installing the new seat ?; Do I let the small nut turn as I screw the stem/valve into the manifold against the seat or do I hold the smaller nut (the outer nut that the stem goes into with another wrench to keep it from turning when threading into the manifold ?
Lowell

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Originally Posted by lowellt3

Thanks Tom,
Like to get your advice on a couple other issues;Do I turn either of the two nuts before installing the valve/stem after installing the new seat ?; Do i let the small nut turn as i screw the stem/valve into the manifold against the seat or do i hold the smaller nut (the outer nut that the stem goes into with another wrench to keep it from turning when threading into the manifold ?
Lowell

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Hey Lowell,
Now you're getting into specifics. So I have to also. To answer your questions I'll need the brand name and model of the valve. And that's only if I can pull up a diagram off the net. Regards, Tom