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38. What's wrong with the Ferguson one?

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Reply #37)

Tue Dec 3, 2019, 01:04 PM

Dec 2019

All these ''spuds'' look just like the one in post#20, being installed in the same type toilet that you own

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Can anyone here recommend a plumbing forum on the interwebz? [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2019 OP

YouTube has videos on just about everything, including plumbing videos. I've used YouTube... SWBTATTReg Nov 2019 #1

I agree. I'm going to search YouTube tomorrow, when I'm not at work. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2019 #2

You might be surprised that you'll find the parts in some neighborhood hardware stores. ... SWBTATTReg Nov 2019 #3

I do. There's one over in Arlington (Virginia) that has hard to get stuff. He closes early. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2019 #6

I have one of those, you can find the gaskets occasionally in old hardware stores Kali Nov 2019 #4

I had tried smearing it with a variant of Shoe Goo. That didn't work. What I did yesterday, was mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2019 #10

I would take all of your pictures... LuckyCharms Nov 2019 #5

I took pictures with a Kindle Fire yesterday. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2019 #8

If you have a standard flange on the floor randr Nov 2019 #7

The old toilet is a period piece. I don't use it much now, but I want it capable of use. NT mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2019 #9

it might be time to replace with new low flow toilet rampartc Nov 2019 #11

I want to keep it. It's not for daily use, but for being original equipment. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2019 #12

Here is a part finder link. CentralMass Nov 2019 #13

I looked at that site not an hour ago. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2019 #14

Here is another link. CentralMass Nov 2019 #15

Nope. In that one, the whole thing is off the floor. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2019 #16

You should email or call American Standard. I had an American Standard CentralMass Nov 2019 #17

Does it look like this? (google ''flush ell toilets'' replacement parts) Donkees Nov 2019 #18

It's that exactly. Who let you into my bathroom? mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2019 #19

Another photo ... possibly useful (?) Donkees Nov 2019 #20

That's like the toilet I've got. That's the part I need. NT mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2019 #23

Google 2" Gasket for Two-Piece Toilets with Drylock Connection Donkees Nov 2019 #25

Also google toilet ''spud gasket'' Donkees Nov 2019 #27

Is that nut called a spud nut? Mine will take a 2-1/2" wrench to mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2019 #30

Here's a grainger link and it's labeled a ''Brass and Rubber, Inlet Spud'' Donkees Dec 2019 #31

When I get home, I'll see how good your guess was. mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2019 #33

The brass nut in that picture, the one that you mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2019 #29

Seems it's called a 'spud-locknut' Donkees Dec 2019 #34

I used to carry those repair parts on my plumbing truck, good luck and I'm glad you are keeping that braddy Nov 2019 #26

Well terry love is the website you got the photo from and one I would recommend. Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2019 #21

Flush speed LunaSea Nov 2019 #22

What would I do without DU? NT mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2019 #24

You can get those tank to bowl 90* kits all over the place.. AncientGeezer Nov 2019 #28

The internet knows everything. mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2019 #32

Local hardware stores are coming up empty-handed. Ferguson has an outlet in my fair city. mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2019 #35

It seems that even the ones sold by Kohler have only a one year limited warranty... Donkees Dec 2019 #36

I just got off the phone from American Standard. mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2019 #37

What's wrong with the Ferguson one? Donkees Dec 2019 #38

Probably nothing. I haven't seen it yet. Last night, I learned what model toilet mine is. mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2019 #40

Since there are 2 tabs inside the spud, this video shows the person using a bent metal bar... Donkees Dec 2019 #41

I see. My existing spud is not corroded. It's clean, and it looks as if it will mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2019 #42

I've resisted long enough! discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2019 #39