Cleaning up a Proportional Valve

Once the switch is loose, take an 11/16" wrench and undo the top. There is a small brass washer under that fitting much like a brake washer that I have no source for so don't loose it:



Now remove the switch if you haven't already done so and gently remove the upper plunger assembly and you should have something that looks like this. Most of the time, the o-ring and/or the brass ring will tend to stay inside. Fish em out with the pliers or a pick: