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Posted by T. T. on August 6, 2006, 4:16 am
Just want to report back to the forum for people who search this topic
in the future. Yes the style #4 and style #6 are interchangable (given
if you replace the whole set), and I finally got it all fixed. NOt too
bad as a DIY project as a local plumber quote me $400 for repair!!
thanks to all of you who provided your advice, I really appreciate that
Speedy Jim wrote:
> T. T. wrote:
>
> > Thanks Jim, that was a wonderful tip!
> >
> > By the way, if it is NOT the seal of the flush valve (the rubber part)
> > or the washer that was leaking, where else could it be leaking? I've
> > looked at the toilet almost inside-out (too bad it's a one-piece toilet
> > so I couldn't disassemble it apart), but the only place that I could
> > identify that maybe it is leaking is the flush valve area (and the
> > three mysterious rubber washer thingy....
> >
> > any idea? Thanks!
> >
>
> Yes, I agree with all that. If it does turn out to be
> leaking around the valve or the 3 seals, maybe caulk those areas.
> Use a hair dryer to thoroughly dry all the metal/china parts first.
> Jim
>
>
>
> > Speedy Jim wrote:
> >
> >>T. T. wrote:
> >>
> >>>Hi there, thanks for reading this thread.
> >>>
> >>>I have a really old American Standard brand toilet, which is a
> >>>one-piece (made in 1935??) and you could see some photos of this toilet
> >>>at http://www.picturetrail.com/toilet2006/
> >>>
> >>>This toilet has been leaking for a while (slow leak to the bowl), and
> >>>I'm suspecting that it is either the flush valve (the surface of the
> >>>disc and the brass valve) is not fully sealed, or it might be the three
> >>>tiny cone-shaped washer (something like this:
> >>>http://www.doityourself.com/invt/4244851#Specifications) that is just
> >>>too old and corrupted so the water simply sip through the washer area
> >>>(or the valve area). However, in our local plumbing supply store I
> >>>could only find American Standard #6 style of flush valve repair kit
> >>>(see
> >>>http://www.plumbingsupply.com/images/am_stand_flushvalve_47049.jpg),
> >>>instead of the #4 style (see
> >>>http://www.plumbingsupply.com/images/am_stand_flushvalve_47086.jpg), I
> >>>wonder if these two style of repair kit are interchanable?? The
> >>>diameter of the valve base of these two different styles seems to be
> >>>the same. Any comments? Thanks!
> >>>
> >>
> >>Ah, yes, the old Am Std "rocking boat" valve. Used thru the 60's,
> >>I would guess.
> >>
> >>http://www.doityourself.com/invt/4244851#Specifications
> >>is a faucet washer "top hat". Does not apply.
> >>
> >>I would be very hesitant about replacing the entire
> >>valve seat assy on that toilet.
> >>Some info here (may or may not help):
> >>http://www.toiletology.com/howtofix-2.shtml
> >>
> >>Do an experiment first. Remove the rubber disc and
> >>"glue" (silicone sealant) it to the brass seat.
> >>After it sets, fill tank and add food coloring or dye.
> >>Watch for any sign of color in the bowl after
> >>several hours. If there *is* leakage, then you
> >>can attack the valve seat assy.
> >>
> >>Jim
> >
> >
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