I've tried unscrewing the part outlined in red below. No dice.
Do I just need to remove the whole rod (above the red outline) and replace it?)
If so, can anyone point me to instructions for them. I can't see in there. Worried that I'll pull it out and not be able to put it back in.
(The deeper I go in the plumbing the more things I find that there is no modern fitting-part 🙂
My new assembly replaces the parts outlined in red. the new assembly has a female thread. I am HOPING that the thicker part of the pipe (just above the black "collar" stopper) is screwed onto the pipe above.
However, I cannot unscrew it. There is nothing to get a hold of. It's perfectly round.
I've tried dw40, and let it sit for 20 minutes. No love.
I'll try wacking it with a board in the direction along which it moves in when it screws (perpendicular to the threads per [this answer][2])
Best Answer
That part is called the stem, and is typically fully replaced, or more often, you simply replace the o rings and, well, as noybman mentioned, the bushing(s).
I have a feeling, if you pull the stem completely out, you'll fine the little brass part you're really looking for. There's a base at the back of that stem that closes the valve, and it will be replaceable on some spigots, in whole or in part. If yours is replaceable, it is typically adjustable as well.
Do a google image search for your spigot under 'repair kit'. You'll get a very handy diagram.