You are correct. Since there's no screw, just turn the spout counterclockwise and remove it from the pipe coming through the wall. Depending on the type of spout you're going to install, you might have to cut the threads off the end of the pipe and tighten the spout in place with the screw on the new spout.
You should be able to spread those plastic strips enough to pull the diverter rod out. Cleaning the inside area and pieces might be all you need to do.
That threaded adapter came with the spout. The threads will be standard but the distances could be different with different spouts.
Answer from JACK on Stack ExchangeAll the pictures and videos I could find show the diverter with a couple prongs that you can kind of wedge the rod out of. I can’t find any examples of this kind of diverter.
Any tips appreciated. I’d rather not have to replace the whole faucet if possible.
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You are correct. Since there's no screw, just turn the spout counterclockwise and remove it from the pipe coming through the wall. Depending on the type of spout you're going to install, you might have to cut the threads off the end of the pipe and tighten the spout in place with the screw on the new spout.
You should be able to spread those plastic strips enough to pull the diverter rod out. Cleaning the inside area and pieces might be all you need to do.
That threaded adapter came with the spout. The threads will be standard but the distances could be different with different spouts.
I have the same faucet. Same type of diverter. I took out the diverter per your and others on YouTube instructions. Wanted to see if lime and scale were causing a bad seal. So I put my finger in there.
What came out stumps me. A chunk, like flat thread of metal. Put it together and it still leaked. So I took it apart again. Thats when the second sliver fell out. Two slivers of metal. I thought it was the faucet, but I think what I got were two pieces of solder. It works like new now. I'll see how long it lasts, but it operates smooth and really stops all water from running out the faucet and it all comes out the shower head now. It even unlocks when it's turned off and drains out the water from the faucet. I won't have to remember to push it down now. So better than before. Has this ever happened before?
I thought those pieces were a worn out piece inside, but it seems like they were in there since the install. I attached a pic to this alternate answer.
Request: Tub spout with diverter. I’ve always had this style, but after a couple years it gets difficult to pull or doesn’t seal well, and I end up replacing it. With this style, pulling up on the knob pulls a plastic piece with a rubber gasket that slides over a hole inside the spout. I lubricate it every few months, but eventually both the plastic piece and the gasket wear against the metal and are either ineffective or get stuck in a weird position.
Is there a different method of sealing that doesn’t have this issue?
Should I just try to buy a pack of plastic/rubber pieces and accept that I’d replace that every few years?
Quite possibly. I have cranked on spouts like that and had them release, and had them fold up and crumble, since it was old pot metal. A grinder would be a good way to go about it. The connection, if it is as you say, will be in about 3" in. The rough in for a connection like that is usually 4" to 4 1/8" to the end of the male adapter, so a cut about 3" should get you to the adapter.
Yup, not uncommon. You could try cutting it like this:
Then soak the threaded "boss" real good and carefully slice it with a hacksaw, preserving the threads underneath. I have had some success with this and it allowed speedy replacement without changing the wall nipple. Although if the nipple is not brass you should make efforts to get rid of it.
When building, I would never stub copper out with a male adapter for this type of spout, it's a recipe for a future twisted pipe.