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Step 3Screw the metal rod completely into the plastic valve assembly
The rod will eventually be anchored from rotating by a nylon lock nut in another step.
But since we're dealing with plastic, simply cranking down the lock nut to prevent the rod from rotating might damage the threaded plastic valve assembly.
So what you're doing in this step is threading the rod as far as it will go, that way when the lock nut is screwed on, the rod will be less likely to loosen up and rotate in either direction over time.
You may be able to just skip this step if your lock nut will hold the rod whether it's screwed in all the way or not. This will also allow you to rotate the rod for minor adjustments once the ball is reinstalled.
Again, the threads may be corroded. So be careful not to damage the plastic valve assembly.
Use a pair of pliers to gently assist and work the threads loose.
Screw the rod in as far as it will go until it's snug, but don't over do it - remember they're just plastic threads.
But since we're dealing with plastic, simply cranking down the lock nut to prevent the rod from rotating might damage the threaded plastic valve assembly.
So what you're doing in this step is threading the rod as far as it will go, that way when the lock nut is screwed on, the rod will be less likely to loosen up and rotate in either direction over time.
You may be able to just skip this step if your lock nut will hold the rod whether it's screwed in all the way or not. This will also allow you to rotate the rod for minor adjustments once the ball is reinstalled.
Again, the threads may be corroded. So be careful not to damage the plastic valve assembly.
Use a pair of pliers to gently assist and work the threads loose.
Screw the rod in as far as it will go until it's snug, but don't over do it - remember they're just plastic threads.
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