Rich wrote: Just get a sink wrench to get at the nuts holding it on the sink,
then contort yourself unnaturally and do it by feel with your left hand (or
right if you are a leftie) while holding your neck at a wrenching angle with
other stuff impinging on your head. Tell your wife to leave the
'Just talked to Delta Faucets tech rep. The bonnet IS screwed onto the
spout body, and the disc-shaped flange around the body IS FIXED to the
body - not movable. Tech rep recommended pouring white vinegar into the
bonnet and let it sit/soak for several hours to loosen mineral deposits,
etc,. on
while looking around for a pic of a basin wrench, I thought I came across an
aftermarket replacement bonnet. I'll try to find it again. If I can, I'll
send the link over. It was only $5 or something
Ed
300E
2008/11/26 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'Just talked to Delta Faucets tech
That would be fantastic! Thanks.
Wilton
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From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 11:44 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT- faucet
while looking around for a pic of a basin wrench, I thought I came
An hour or so ago, I wrapped masking tape around the joint between the
faucet spout and top of the bonnet to make a cup in which to pour vinegar
into the joint. Possible problems in its being effective on the mineral
deposits: specific gravity of vinegar is only VERY slightly heavier (1.006)
No question your background was in engineering? lol
Ed
300E
2008/11/26 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
An hour or so ago, I wrapped masking tape around the joint between the
faucet spout and top of the bonnet to make a cup in which to pour vinegar
into the joint. Possible problems in
Yep. Mechanical, aeronautical and civil; NCSU, '56 AND '71.
Wilton
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From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
No question your background
Try citric acid in water - you can mix it as strong as you dare - but
the porportions recommended by Mercedes for the engine flush should
work. I used it a couple of weeks ago to clean old water filters and
fittings - amazing job.
Blow/siphon water out of the spout?
An hour or so ago, I
Hey, I'd like to hear more about this engine flush, and how to go about
doing it??
As for the faucet, what about products like CLR, etc.?
Thanks.
Ed
300E
2008/11/26 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Try citric acid in water - you can mix it as strong as you dare - but
the porportions recommended by
On Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:11:20 -0500 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
... water in the spout keeps seeping out the joint to flush the vinegar
away.
Get some tubing, suck the water out of the spout, fill the spout with
vinegar.
Craig
___
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Wilton
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From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 8:00 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
Try citric acid in water - you can mix it as strong as you dare - but
the porportions recommended
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
Hey, I'd like to hear more about this engine flush, and how to go about
doing it??
As for the faucet, what about products like CLR, etc.?
Thanks.
Ed
300E
2008/11/26 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Try citric acid in water - you can mix it as strong as you
Thanks. 'Got it working fine now. 'Blew the water out this afternoon.
Wilton
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From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 8:20 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
On Wed, 26 Nov 2008
, 2008 10:44 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
Wilton Strickland wrote:
Here's a copy of the schematic.
Need to remove the bonnet to access O-rings on swivel spout. 'Can't get
grip on bonnet; can't get under it yet, either.
Maybe this would help:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf
Wilton
Use a pair of vice grips with a cargo strap or your belt or anything else.
Grip it around the item and use it like a strap wrench. You can try various
materials until you get the one that grips the item best. With the taper,
use a smaller pair and grip it only on the large end of the
Thanks, that's what I've been thinking, too, but still not even sure the
bonnet turns or is screwed on.
Wilton
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:27 AM
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turns or is screwed on.
Wilton
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From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:27 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
Wilton
Use a pair of vice grips with a cargo strap or your belt
THE HANDLE. 'Had the handle off and replaced ball and its seals
easily coupla years ago.
Wilton
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From: Anthony Galioto [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 3:17 PM
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If it's
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It IS absolutely and positively a Delta, but the swivel spout with the
problem bonnet around
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From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 4:10 PM
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Hello Wilton
A guess on my part but, your copy of the original instructions would make
me think that the bonnet should unscrew
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
Yea, the threads on the spout base also make me think the bonnet is
threaded. 'Got a rubber strap wrench at Lowe's this morning - much more
-old one.
Wilton
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From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 4:58 PM
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Can you soak it a bit with PB Blaster or the like? Probably do not want to
heat it given
it
apart though.
Manfred
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:52:32 -0500
From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] OT - faucet
Here's a copy of the schematic.
Need to remove the bonnet to access O-rings on swivel spout. 'Can't
get
grip on bonnet; can't get under it yet, either.
Wilton
there
for cooking or drinking after that until you have had it apart though.
Manfred
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:52:32 -0500
From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] OT - faucet
Here's a copy of the schematic.
Need to remove the bonnet to access O-rings on swivel spout
]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 7:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
First going by the schematic, the bonnet has to unscrew. The big
shoulder on the pipe should sit on top of the sink and the nut from the
bottom holds the pipe and faucet
A guy that can RR a 124 evap outside in the hot sun can... If it was me, I
would remove the sink and go from there.
Harry
Yes, I've been thinking, too, that I may have to remove it from the
underside. 'Been reluctant to try that so far 'cause it's so hard to get
to
it way up in a very
.
Wilton
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From: MG [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 7:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
First going by the schematic, the bonnet has to unscrew. The big
shoulder on the pipe should sit on top
, November 25, 2008 7:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
First going by the schematic, the bonnet has to unscrew. The big
shoulder on the pipe should sit on top of the sink and the nut from the
bottom holds the pipe and faucet assembly down onto the sink. The bonnet
screws down over
.
Wilton
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From: MG [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 7:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
First going by the schematic, the bonnet has to unscrew. The big
shoulder on the pipe should sit
Gonna get one tomorrow.
Wilton
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From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
As you probably already know, there's wrench that allows you to reach way
up
: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
Just get a sink wrench to get at the nuts holding it on the sink, then
contort yourself unnaturally and do it by feel with your left hand
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 8:50 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
A guy that can RR a 124 evap outside in the hot sun can... If it was me,
I
would remove the sink and go from there.
Harry
Yes, I've been thinking, too, that I may have to remove it from the
underside. 'Been
Thanks; 'gonna get one tomorrow; 'been needing one for sink in my bathroom,
also.
Wilton
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:09 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
You probably have one
Or you could use a crowfoot on the end of a long 3/8 extension. You do
have crow feet in your tool box by now don't you Wilton? Though I have
to say that a 15/16 is a bit on the big side to be in most normal sets.
Manfred
From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
Yeah, 'been looking at that, too; BIG sink with big disposer and
dishwasher
in the way. Not the usual, simple sink installation - 'can't just whip
the
sink out and in so easily/quickly. I may loosen the nut on the
underside so
From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
Yeah, 'been looking at that, too; BIG sink with big disposer and
dishwasher
in the way. Not the usual, simple sink installation - 'can't just whip
the
sink out and in so easily/quickly. I may loosen the nut
Here's a copy of the schematic.
Need to remove the bonnet to access O-rings on swivel spout. 'Can't get
grip on bonnet; can't get under it yet, either.
Wilton
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Tried wrapping an old rubber glove around the bonnet for grip? Maybe try
both running the hot water first, to heat sink and loosen things up, or if
that doesn't help, let the cold run awhile to shrink things a bit.
Ed
300E
2008/11/24 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Here's a copy of the
List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 10:16 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet
Tried wrapping an old rubber glove around the bonnet for grip? Maybe try
both running the hot water first, to heat sink and loosen things up, or if
that doesn't help, let the cold run awhile
Wilton Strickland wrote:
Here's a copy of the schematic.
Need to remove the bonnet to access O-rings on swivel spout. 'Can't get
grip on bonnet; can't get under it yet, either.
Maybe this would help:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94119
On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 7:44 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Wilton Strickland wrote:
Here's a copy of the schematic.
Need to remove the bonnet to access O-rings on swivel spout. 'Can't get
grip on bonnet; can't get under it yet, either.
Maybe this would help:
I have that set, and it works. I've used them on several very tight
things and got them off without ruining them. It does help if they're
not tapered though --
Maybe this would help:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94119
I love those rubber strap wrenches!
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