RE: American Standard 4049 toilet. A few days ago I noticed my toilet was running constantly. I talked with someone at the water company and was given some blue dye strips to put in the tank. I did so, and within a few minutes the blue dye was coming into the toilet bowl. The water company said that means the actuator diak is worn, allowing water to leak around it.
The float ball rod attaches to the top of the supply pipe intake valve. When the ball is lifted, the other end pushes down on the valve, shutting the water off. There is a screw if tightened all the way down, depresses the valve and the water stops running. I did this, but about an hour later, the tank was almost empty. This seems to indicate the water company spokesman is right.
A local hardware store has the part, but before I buy it, I'd like to know how the old part is removed. Does it snap off and on?
Also, when checking the actuator, my hands looked like I dipped them in black ink by the time I finished. What is this?
I've attached a photo of the actuator with a red arrow pointing to the disk.
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