Woodford model 12 washer replacement

[Slim]

Hello all.

I have a Woodford model 12 outdoor faucet that is leaking. hoping it was just a washer fail I tried to remove the stem by removing the handle, packing nut, packing and packing washer.

The stem would not come out. it wasn't like it was just being stubborn, but like there was an obstruction.

Looking at the model 12 picture, it looks like there is a roll pin of some sort just past the packing washer.
they sell the replacement parts including the stem so there must be a way of removing the stem but dang if I can figure out how.

Anybody here remember working on this old thing and have any knowledge they would like to share?

Replacement at this time isn't an option.

Great forum and resource.

Thanks in advance
Slim

https://www.woodfordmfg.com/woodford/Obsolete%20Products/ObsoleteProducts.pdf

Woodford Faucet Model 12

Genuine Woodford faucet model 12 repair parts

woodfordfaucet.com

 

[Quarterball]

Theoretically, all the internal parts should come out with the stem. The Model 12 is pretty old, so there is a good chance the packing (p/n 30005) has been compressed over time to the point of almost being solid. Since you are getting all the replacement parts, I would try starting by picking apart the packing with some needle-nosed pliers. Once that is removed the rest of the stem assembly should be able to be removed.

 

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[Slim]

Thanks for the quick reply,

as I stated. I removed the packing, packing nut and packing washer with no luck. the stem comes out only a fraction of an inch and then acts like something is hitting on the valve body.

In the pdf file at woodfords website I linked above. there appears to be a "roll pin" or something just past the packing washer in the valve body.

thanks again

 

[K Brick]

Thanks for the quick reply,

as I stated. I removed the packing, packing nut and packing washer with no luck. the stem comes out only a fraction of an inch and then acts like something is hitting on the valve body.

In the pdf file at woodfords website I linked above. there appears to be a "roll pin" or something just past the packing washer in the valve body.

thanks again

It is now 11-8-2018 I am having the exact same issue as described by "Slim". Slim if you are there anymore information. Anyone else? Thanks

 

[Jeff Simono]

It is now 11-8-2018 I am having the exact same issue as described by "Slim". Slim if you are there anymore information. Anyone else? Thanks

I just ordered repair parts for a model 12. Have not tried taking it apart yet but wondering if you or anyone else here figured this out?

 

[Jadnashua]

Have you tried calling the company? If you do, and get something that works, let us know.

 

[SuperStr8]

I just ordered repair parts for a model 12. Have not tried taking it apart yet but wondering if you or anyone else here figured this out?

The stem has a female threaded end where the rubber seat is, hidden all the way back where it connects to the water pipe in the building. I removed the knob and packing nut from the faucet, then grabbed the stem with tongue & groove pliers and unthreaded that rod stem where the thread connection is. As it unthreaded, it forced loose the packing and the whole thing pulled out very easily. Now I’m trying to find a replacement rod because I can’t get the gasket seal all the way out.
I’ll add pics of the end that has the female threads, where I can’t get it all disassembled for rebuilding.

 

[Richn]

I saw your post and it looks like Complete repair kits can be purchased at Chicago Faucet Shoppe linked below. Just wanted to check with you, to remove the rod you just turned the rod end counter clockwise with a pair of pliers and it came out easily?

link

Woodford Outdoor Residential Wall Faucets - Model 12

Chicago Faucet Shoppe provides top-quality commercial faucets for your kitchen and bathroom faucet needs. Complete line of faucets and parts by Chicago Faucet CO, T&S Brass, and Fisher MFG.

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