need advice on 1950s Kohler shower faucet leak

[Mike V.]

Hello, my Kohler 2 handle shower faucet has a drip leak. Can I please get some advice on how to loosen and get the cartridge (if that is the correct term) out and what I should replace? If anyone can help explain what type of Kohler this is, or direct me to other posts I would appreciate it.

On the second picture, a 7/8 wrench fits but i did not want to break/force anything.

thanks. I am a novice trying to learn.......

Mike

 

[hj]

You unscrew the large hexagonal 'nut' and pull the stem out. There will probably be a brass "barrel" on the end which is the "seat". You should only have to replace the rubber washer on the end of the stem.

 

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[Mike V.]

hj, your advice is appreciated. Getting the hex nut loose took a deep socket and breaker bar.
thanks!

mike