[EffinIllini]

Hello. I am running into a problem with my tub spout from a tub / shower combo. The faucet is a Delta if that matters. Unfortunately I do not have any of the paperwork from the install to determine a model name or number.

This tub spout has the pull up / push down type of diverter at the far end. It is sticking and very difficult to move, so I believe I need to replace the spout.

The spout appears to be a slip on with a set screw. Normally this should be really easy to remove, but it appears the set screw is about 60 degrees rotated from the slot in the bottom of the spout. I can see the side of the screw head through the slot, but there's no way to get a screwdriver to engage the screw head in order to loosen the screw. The screw is too far into the spout to reach the head with a needle nose pliers. Additionally, I can rotate / spin the spout on the copper pipe coming out of the wall but cannot slide it off the pipe.

Attached is a phone picture through the slot of the spout showing the side of the screw head.

Question is, what can I do to remove the spout if I cannot get a screwdriver into the set screw head? No idea what to try.

Thanks.

 

[plumberinlaw]

why don't you turn the spout until it lines up with the set screw, if the pipe is turning just unscrew the whole assembley.

 

[EffinIllini]

why don't you turn the spout until it lines up with the set screw, if the pipe is turning just unscrew the whole assembley.

I can spin the spout all around the pipe, but the set screw spins with the spout in the same position relative to the slot in the spout. I can't spin the spout to line the slot up with the set screw.

The pipe is not turning with the spout.

 

[ScooterBiggs]

The ones I've removed did not have a slotted screw, it's an Allen head set screw. You need a set of Allen wrenches. Once you back the set screw all the way out it should slide right off.

 

[SPS-1]

Scooter is right. Likely Allen Head.

 

[woodchopper65]

just take a screwdriver and pry the piece with the set screw over to the opening..

 

[bob22]

I'm with Woodchoppers' idea.