Thanks for the fast response and cutting to the chase. Different valve it is. No surprise. I just bought this home in December and am almost done with the nickel and dime crap. House is only 5 years old so I'm assuming the valve is too. So "Crap" it is.
It looks like I can unscrew the "Crappy" plastic valve adapter from the Champion brass valve. Am I correct in assuming this?
I unscrewed th brass cap and there's a plastic cone shaped part inside. Is this the float?
Thanks for all the help..I'm very grateful that this site is available to backyard mechanics like myself.