Diverter Stem Identification

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Hi everyone! I need some help identifying the diverter in my 3 handle shower. I initially wanted to just rebuild it, but I quickly ran into trouble finding washers/gaskets that looked like the correct size. I then thought I'd try to find the whole stem, but since this is the first time I've ever replaced/rebuilt one, I wasn't sure if I'm reading the guides on this correctly. There are 16 splines, I think it is considered "C" but might be "B" and it looks like it measures 5-7/16" (that was measured with a ruler, so it might be off a 1/16" but it shouldn't be off by much so I think that would make it size 11). So I tried Googling that info, and found this reference guide https://content.interlinebrands.com/product/document/10145/133938_Brochure.pdf. I initially thought it might be a Gerber 98-726, but that is 5-3/4" (6" in that guide) and listed as size 12. Then I found Central Brass ST4014-B which is 5-1/4" but is size 11 and C splines. So using the guide, I thought it would be this, I just wasn't sure because the length is definitely different. I checked a few times, it is definitely not 5-1/4" or 5-3/4". Does this sound like the correct one, or does it need to be the exact same length?
The cap thread gasket on my current one looks to be 1-1/32"id x 1-5/32"od and the diverter gasket 17/32"id x 15/16"od. I think this might be the diverter gasket https://www.acehardware.com/departm...ViI3ICh1Kcw14EAQYBCABEgKmbPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds but I can't find the cap thread gasket. So if you know of a kit with something that might fit, or a gasket that I missed, that would also be great!
Thanks in advance!
 

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It is without a doubt Gerber 98-726. This valve was most popular sold as 4803083.



The OEM diverter assembly has changed in looks since going from an American company to a chinese company
 

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It is without a doubt Gerber 98-726. This valve was most popular sold as 4803083.



The OEM diverter assembly has changed in looks since going from an American company to a chinese company
Well, that sounds convincing enough for me. Good thing I asked, I would've picked the wrong one! And that also answers what would've came up next, which seats are in there! Thank you!
 
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