Savoy tub socket, valve stem nut is not hexagon

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tseiple

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I am helping a neighbor with a leaky hot water shower faucet in a house that dates from the late-50s early 60s.

The stem has a 15-point broach. But the main nut (not the packing nut) is round with two opposing flat areas, instead of hexagon, so a cowbell would not fit.

Can't quite get pliers on it without chipping some tile. So before I work hard to remove it, I want to determine if replacement parts are available for this odd stem, especially since its not my house.

Any insights are welcome. Thanks all,
Tim
 
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Google "Savoy tub socket" You will need to reinstall the packing nut to ensure the bonnet keeps it's shape.

 
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