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that is exactly what I used except for the horrible adjustable flapper. I could not adjust it correctly for the right flush. I used the seat and bought the fluid master non adjustable flapper and I believe it is fine for now. The water level is staying good for around 48 hours and flushing...

I only saved the bottom brass piece that is attached to the toilet. Thank you.

I appreciate the link to the video. My main concern is removing the old brass flush valve seat. I don't want to break the porcelain. I may have fixed the problem with the cheap universal parts but I know that will not be a long term fix. Thank you

Just to make sure. Which model do I have? A couple of them look similar. I just want to make sure I get the right parts. Thank you

pictures of the toilet.

47086-0700A. . This is the kit I am looking at. Is this correct...

I would like to replace the flush valve and seat. The seat base is made of brass. I only have the base but would like to replace with original and not those cheap universal kits. Even thought I am using a universal one know. I think the original seal underneath might have a slow leak. The...

I wound up using some light sandpaper and I sanded down the brass seat a little bit and it seemed to help a bunch. I was wonder if the cheaper tank ball style was any better than the style that had the pointy end. Thank you for response

Hello Everyone, I have an older American standard toilet and I use this style tank ball and it does not seal all the way. Which tank ball should I use? Thank you, Bob

I figured no one on this site likes Caulking. But if and when you do what do you use, I know I have posted for help on this site and people have helped me and I appreciate that, I am going to caulk my tub and have used latex products and they are garbage. I hope to get a bunch of you...

What is your favorite Caulk to work with?

John, I replaced the pieces involved with the inside and it still has a very small drip already. I can get the drip be very slight the more pressure I put on the handle. It is not a stream of water it is a slight drip. I am not sure if the american standard R1400 has any adjustments on the...

I have a American Standard R1400 Shower Valve. I have rebuilt this a couple of times. This time I am still having a small drip come through my shower head. I do not want to take it apart at this time because I struggled to put it together last time because of a gasket issue. I know they sell...

Marlinman you have been a big help. Thank you, Bob

Hello, I need to find out the correct part numbers for my hot and cold handles for my vintage 1959? American Standard Bathroom Faucet. I see so many handles that look like mine so I want to get the correct ones. My cold water handle sits higher than the hot water. Not sure if someone bought the...

Thanks a bunch Marlinman, I really appreciate your help

This looks like my handle but I don't think the part number is right. The bad news is the website says they don't have it. Please Check it out. https://www.faucetshark.com/American-Standard-1192-2200-p/amstd-1192-2200.htm . Thanks, Bob

I have a picture of my diverter. Hopefully someone on this site can help me find the handle or at least the part number for the handle and maybe I can find it, Thank you, Bob

Hello Everyone, I just rebuilt my vintage american standard shower diverter and my handle is stripped out. I don't have a picture of the diverter right now but I can tomorrow. My house was built in 1959. I believe the handle is for a 26 spline broch mixing stem. I used this kit...