Recent content by madonetwo

Hello. About two weeks ago I was posting requests for info on how to fix a toilet that had a ballcock stem that I couldn't remove and then a broken tank bolt. I just want to report that we are "flushing" and not having a "run-on" toilet problem anymore. I'm so grateful to Terry and all the...

Thanks, everyone. I believe the new flapper did the trick.......we are flushing without continuous water running.....and are the proud owners of a new ballcock and brass bolts holding the tank to the bowl.....what more could a person want that a newly renovated toilet? You folks were just...

Yes, thanks, I got the brass set. We are not leaking!!!!. The new ballcock is in place with a new supply line....however, there is a slow leak. I suspect it's at the flapper. I first thought that the float wasn't coming up high enough to cut off the water as it filled up. There are some brass...

Ok, let me see if I have this right. I now have to disconnect the supply line to the ballcock, take the tank completely off and install both of the screw/nut/bolt units even though one of them is ok? I can't just do the one the is missing? I have to do something like the upside down tank shown...

Ok, we got the new ballcock in place, supply line and cut off valve are all working but we have a new problem. There are two bolt/nut things that hold the tank to the toilet base. One of those is gone leaving a hole in the bottom of the tank. We need to replace these items. Our brand of toilet...

Update from Lady needs help: Well, a hacksaw will cut off the part of the "stem" of the ballcock that sticks out below the plastic nut-thing. However the nut still wouldn't budge. So, I cut into it with a Dremel cutting accessory and VOILA! it broke off thus releasing the ballcock. ( I couldn't...

You folks are great. Thanks!!! I'm heading upstairs with an old screwdriver and a lighter. (after I use the downstairs toilet :-) )

Terry, thanks so much! we have damaged the threads so that the plastic nut to the ballcock will not move. It can't descend the threads. I think cutting the old "stem" that sticks out below the tank will be our only option. I'm trying to find something that will cut that plastic stem in a tight...

Hello, please excuse me when I use the wrong terminology. My husband and I are replacing the ballcock on an American Standard toilet. There is a plastic screw that tightens up from below the tank to the tank to hold it steady from underneath. We cannot get it off and have damaged the threads...