| Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,796 | It's possible for a good machinist to alter either/or both the stem length and head diameter on a valve that's close to the dimensions of an original equipment item. If the stem is shortened and new keeper grooves are machined, use a hardened steel lash cap to prevent wear to the top of the stem. Jerry
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