1954 Eljer toilet Flapper

[ronnieray]

We have this seldom used toilet in our basement and it needs a new rubber flapper. The design is unique in that the activator is all bass & the flapper screws on. The flapper is a shallow disk. I have attached a picture. Anyone know where can I get a replacement? If not a Eljer original replacement, what would you suggest? Thanks.

 

[Terry]

Maybe something like this from Korky.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[ronnieray]

Maybe something like this from Korky.

Thanks Terry I will try this one.

 

[Peterson]

That is an Eljer Duplex toilet - very popular in 40's and 50's. You can buy a tank ball at any hardware store. However, keep the guide wires that are with the tank ball that you have right now as the Eljer tanks tend to be taller and need longer replacement wires, and the wire is already bent to fit your handle. Eljer Duplex toilets were calibrated to use less than 3 gallons (something like 2.8 gpf) of water way back then. The Eljer Duplex bowl is also almost 16 inches high - slightly higher than standard toilets.

 

[Terry]

An Eljer from 1951

 

[josueday]

An Eljer from 1951

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Hi Terry, the photo of the 1951 Eljer is nearly identical to my 1952 pink model with built-in overflow. I also have a 1950 w/o the built-in overflow. For the pink one they suggested these products. Honestly I don't know what I'm looking at but looks different to the parts you posted. And they said I could find the parts on this site for the white one. Thoughts, here? Wondering if I should order these parts and have a plumber help me because I don't know what I'm lookin at... if you have a rec for anyone in Portland, Oregon lemme know!

Eljer Touch Flush Assembly With Long Handle - Locke Plumbing

Eljer Lift Wire Old Style Rebuild Kit With Aristocrat Tank Ball - Locke Plumbing

 

[Peterson]

You will want to order the Eljer Lift Wire Old Style Rebuild Kit with Aristocrat Tank Ball for the Eljer with the built in overflow.

The Eljer Touch Flush was for their Emblem model toilets from the 1960's and 70's.

 

[Jeff H Young]

You the Man Terry! We wont forget You

 

[josueday]

You will want to order the Eljer Lift Wire Old Style Rebuild Kit with Aristocrat Tank Ball for the Eljer with the built in overflow.

The Eljer Touch Flush was for their Emblem model toilets from the 1960's and 70's.

Thank you for this!!!