Removing Willson Valve Caps

[PigLord]

Hello everyone,

I have cleaned my school owned Willson 2900 before by bathing it, but I have not been able to bathe the valves as the felts under the valve caps have prevented it. Does anyone know how to remove the valve caps on a Willson 2900? Thank you all for your time.

[RickF]

It sounds like you want to remove the valve stem from the valve... which would allow you to remove the felts, washer and/or cork (if there is one). The finger button should screw off (CCW), as should the valve stem itself. It may be more than finger tight. DO NOT use a pair of standard pliers or needled nose, but get a pair of 'soft grip' pliers.

See this thread which has a link with picture:

Removing stuck finger button

[PigLord]

Ah. Thank you. I had not thought that they might be on to tight for fingers to unscrew. I will have to try using soft grip pliers the next time I clean it.