For the Lee pot if it leaks turn the valve rod with a flat top screwdriver three or four times. If still leaks empty out all of the lead. Remove the valve rod. You will have remove the two screws and the handle. If the valve rod is pitted you need to replace it. Also look inside the pour hole. if it in rusted or full of stuff in it the pot needs to be replaced. Parts don't cost very much. Here is the place to go. Lee Precision, Inc.. Production Pot Iv Parts
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