I have a 1960's American Standard one piece toilet (!) There is a copper tower-like flushing mechanism anchored with 3 screws into the base of the toilet tank. I have a replacement copper tower to install. Trying to remove the old tower, I unscrewed 2 of the anchoring screws, but the third just spins. There is no access to the screw from underneath, its a one piece toilet.
The screw head is not damaged, the screw just spins. I assume there is some kind of anchor for the screw, that I can not see buried into the ceramic hole. Initially the screw wouldn't budge, but I applied dw40 and put all my strength into it.. and the screw finally moved, accompanied by a gritty feeling (ceramic being pulverized ?). It will now rotate without elevating.
I love the toilet, I don't want to have to buy a new low flush one until forced to. Any suggestions on how to remove this screw (about 2.5 inches long). Any insights into how its anchored ? Its a complete mystery to me.
Thanks in advance for any help
The screw head is not damaged, the screw just spins. I assume there is some kind of anchor for the screw, that I can not see buried into the ceramic hole. Initially the screw wouldn't budge, but I applied dw40 and put all my strength into it.. and the screw finally moved, accompanied by a gritty feeling (ceramic being pulverized ?). It will now rotate without elevating.
I love the toilet, I don't want to have to buy a new low flush one until forced to. Any suggestions on how to remove this screw (about 2.5 inches long). Any insights into how its anchored ? Its a complete mystery to me.
Thanks in advance for any help