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    clay7116 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    May 11, 2010, 06:16 AM
    Plumbing shower washer stem valve
    - the valve does not close but will spin while twisting the handle to the right
    Replaced with a new american standard
    And replaced the barrell
    I tightened the packing nut - smaller nut on stem -
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    May 11, 2010, 07:32 AM

    This is a two handle valve, right? Can you give me a model number or a picture? Tom
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