The packing material is behind the nut and one washer.
Valve stem packing washer.
Keeney plastic slip joint washer.
Pull stop box shutoff valves.
Beveled washer 2 pack simplifies strainer everbilt 1 1 2 in.
The water valve stem passes through a packing nut and washer which provide a watertight seal.
Thick flimsy rubber washer in the kit led to leaks between the packing nut and the stem.
Washers gaskets bonnet packing.
Sink clips screws.
This washer is designed for tubular drain application and provides leak tight protection.
This seal is effective when the stress that is applied to the packing is greater than the pressure of the piece being sealed.
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Clean out any debris or hard water buildup.
Secure it to the valve assembly with a wrench.
The packing cap is the cap just below the handle.
Beveled washer 2 pack simplifies strainer repair projects.
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In the old days fiber was packed tightly around the stem hence the name.
Is probably occurring around the water valve stem.
Since you re replacing it you don t need to be gentle and can dig it out with a slot.
I made that mistake.
Its beveled design ensures the best fit.
3 carefully remove the old hardened packing from around the stem of the valve.
Attach the faucet handle to the valve assembly and thread the retaining nut before tightening the faucet with the socket wrench.
Find stem and cartridge sizes with the stemfinder.
Modern packing is a teflon impregnated string or graphite soaked string.
Replacing it with the 3 32 quot.
It is available in 1 1 2 in.
The packing washer in my circa 1976 all brass valve was solid and 3 8 quot.
And 2 washers are included in.
The stem will fit but do not attempt to replace the packing.
Place the new packing washer on the scrubbed surface inside the packing nut and slide it back over the valve stem.
I wish i had only replaced the stem and not the packing.
Work out the packing washer located in a recess at the point where the handle stem meets the valve body.