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    bernie48 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 6, 2011, 06:43 PM
    Replacing spindle and bonnet
    When I put symmons spindle back in and tighten the bonnet spindle won't turn with handle
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    Mar 7, 2011, 07:52 PM

    HI Bernie...

    Make sure to unscrew the spindle 1/2 way between hot and cold setting before tightening the stem assembly. If you don't have the spindle in the middle setting it will bind as you describe.

    Try this and let me know how you make out, OK?

    Mark
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