Rob Macadie

Many thanks, hdtrust,
There are a few hardware stores within a 25 mile radius.
Whenever I’m in their vicinity, I’ll see what they’ve got.
I appreciate your tip re the vaseline. These things matter!
Best regards,
R

You were right again!
I carefully unscrewed the brass collar and managed to remove the two washers. The black one seems more like plastic than rubber and the other I’d guess to be a red fibre washer (see photo). Without wishing to trouble you further, do you know, therefore, the best way for me to make my own washers and get the source material?

I’ve now taken it apart (see photo) and I’m guessing that the washer will need to be replaced as it allows some small movement to occur (the head can now be moved in and out by a few millimetres). I don’t seen to be able to dismantle this top section anymore so am I correct in the thinking that to remove the old washer it has to be pulled over the…[Read more]

I’ve now taken it apart (see photo) and I’m guessing that the washer will need to be replaced as it allows some small movement to occur. I don’t seen to be able to dismantle this top section anymore so am I correct in the thinking that to remove the old washer it has to be pulled over the brass head and a new one replaced in the same manner?
PS Is…[Read more]

Thanks for that!
I’ll try and take it apart and see what’s there.
Will report back if problem persists.