First let me introduce myself and say thanks in advance for anyone's help. I have an old home (1959) and about 8 months ago I was having an issue with our shower diverter. I removed the diverter and replaced with a Danco 3 valve system. All parts seemed to match up visually but when installing the diverter I found it to bottom out before it was against the O-ring and also not be able to turn the valve. Almost like its up against the back of the seat already, I was in a bind at the time and it appeared to work just only in shower and not able to change to tub. I would like to properly correct my mistake now but have since lost the original valve and am at a loss. I have done some research and found another diverter that someone recommended when I stated the Danco system used, they said the diverter is wrong and to use a Kohler 30467 diverter instead, it appeared shorter so I thought maybe it would work. I ordered and installed but it is too short and leaks through the stem when fully opened to change direction of water. I'm now very confused as to what I am missing, is there a different diverter that is the correct one? Any help would be Greatly appreciated!!
I am attaching photos of the valve from the Danco system and the opening in the wall, you can see on the diverter how it is about 2-3 threads from contacting like it should.
I am attaching photos of the valve from the Danco system and the opening in the wall, you can see on the diverter how it is about 2-3 threads from contacting like it should.