Doesn’t look like a wing nut to me. Looks like it needs a large screwdriver that fits the slot properly. Maybe a screwdriver bit in a long extension, use an impact driver. Be sure the tool is set in reverse.

 

Are you trying to loosen by hand?
There is probably some build up of corrosion, calcium and whatever else, so spray some lubricant and wait to give it a chance to penetrate.
Then, disconnect the flex on the side, and use basin wrench to loosen.
Don't forget to turn the water off.

 

I sprayed the heck out of it with WD40 and nothing happened - I think it is beyond that now.

 

DJ ... I don’t think he can get a basin wrench to wrap around the screw. Not enough clearance to the pipe.

 

After removing the screws, and he said he was successful in removing them, he might be able to.
If the brass thing up there is not threaded, then a hammer and a chisel will knock it down.

 

To me, it looks like you will need a long handle flat tip screwdriver.

 

Ummm....so how would that work based on the below problem? (The screws kept the handle above in place)

 

Ok, i got it. He removed the 2 screws in the clamp ring, but can’t get the ring loose. Corrosion? The basin wrench should break it loose.

 

That is an idea - where would I secure the sucker and turn it?

 

Don't you just love working on old plumbing.

 

Cut the brass nut

 

....that would definitely work - what am I looking at? 2-3 hours ? better way?

 

Looks like a under deck nut- loosen the screws and then from the top side, under the trim escutcheon, you should have a nut to spin off the stem. Then drop the assembly down through the hole, not out the top.

 

I think you have a similar model. Forward to 4:15

 

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Doesn’t look like a wing nut to me. Looks like it needs a large screwdriver that fits the slot properly. Maybe a screwdriver bit in a long extension, use an impact driver. Be sure the tool is set in reverse.

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LOL - those are holding the faucet handle in place. When removed, here is what I have....

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Are your pictures from the under side? If so, have you tried to disassemble from the top side?

 

This is what I have on top...and I tried with a pipe wrench and got nowhere....

 

10 minutes and some coffee left me with this and it is still stuck! Man!

 

That's weird. You would think that it would just pop right out of there. Try some wd40 and heat from hair dryer and try tapping it out. If still stuck really good, maybe adhesive or silicone was used.

Is there any kind of threaded locking ring/nut you forgot to take off?

 

Hey JMon.
I tapped on the top center piece and nothing happened - it must be treaded somewhere but I think you are 100% right. Some adhesive/silicone have been used on the top (Chome).
It is acting like one piece with the attachment under the sink - no matter what I turn, it turns as one unit.

 

Put something under the chrome piece to protect the sink and put the hack saw blade between that spacer and the chrome and cut the pipe coming thru the hole.

 

Okay - time to get cracking. Hopefully, that is <30 min.

 

That requires a special spanner wrench that would fit onto the two holes where the screws were. Then the whole brass flange will turn off the faucet stem. You should be able to get basin wrench in there. If you're very careful, using a propane torch, heat the fitting then use the basin wrench. Someone must hold the top section from rotating.

 

Okay - I'm going to try a spanner wrench. My wrist is spent from sawing and I'm goin to hold off on doing that to the pipe.

 

I just now read this thread now I have got to know how it turns out


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Good video. 1:40 to 2:00 is what he needs to see.

 

You're right- How did I go from 1:40 to 4:15..........

 

That should clear it up. Nice video. Thanks Eplumber.