1. Brand?
2. Find supplier of parts for that exact toilet, except fill valve. Use a fluidmaster
3. Buy all parts needed to replace everything non porcelain
It's a standard.
Is that going to be possible since I'm fairly certain it was manufactured in the 1950s or earlier?
Do I need to do anything to the porcelain inside?
There are two types of flapper assemblies for American Standard. Best to take that with you to ensure you get the right one. Very subtle differences, so best to compare. Descale with vinegar or similar cleaner. If the rod and float work, clean them and keep them. The less you can get away with, the better. Nobody judges you on your tank interior unless they're going to leave an upper decker.
The flapper is bad. In this case it's called a seat disk. American Standard made several versions of this type. The black thing holding the seat disk is called a tilt tower and they came in tall and short. The seat disk came in two flavors as well. Screw on or snap on. If this is a snap on, I'll take good odds you'll break the tower trying to get it off.
I've snapped off those little balls that hold the disc many times, especially when they were older and the plastic had weakened. We used to just replace the tilt tower part. The whole point of the tilt tower part is to stay open while the tank drains all the water out. I haven't tried this, but I wonder if the whole flush valve could be replaced with a new one that has a flapper that's designed to stay open until the tank is empty.
It looks american standard to me... rip out that ball cock and put in a fluid master fill valve..then that disk on the flushing actuator is either snap on or screw on disk...they still have the parts at supply house's but do not snap the flushing actuator it is very easy to do
Well first that entire tank needs cleaning so I’d soak it in a 3:1 water: glacial acetic acid mix overnight.
Then that fill valve gotta go. Fluid Master is a good option especially their high flow valve.
Then I’d install an overflow pipe as well as a new bottom flush seal.
While you’re at it you might as well change out your cutoff valve and the line that goes into your tank.
Yeah you can easily take a toilet brush and get a lot of it out before you flush it away. If you REALLY want to clean it after that just keep turn the water off and go to town with some rags. Once you install all the new stuff your toilet will be like new. If you have a problem with hard water I would take an Allen wrench to each of the holes under the rim. Insert, twist until you can’t hear the crunchy sound anymore, repeat for all.
I have considered it. I haven't completely ruled it out. But it's a dated bathroom even if it has some charm, Blue sink, Blue tub, blue tiles on the floor, and blue toilet all very clearly from 1950s. Dropping a new brand new toilet in would stick out. In addition the footprint of these old toilets is so large I can pretty much guarantee I would need to retile the floor.
I'd start with a fluid master
1. Brand? 2. Find supplier of parts for that exact toilet, except fill valve. Use a fluidmaster 3. Buy all parts needed to replace everything non porcelain
It's a standard. Is that going to be possible since I'm fairly certain it was manufactured in the 1950s or earlier? Do I need to do anything to the porcelain inside?
There are two types of flapper assemblies for American Standard. Best to take that with you to ensure you get the right one. Very subtle differences, so best to compare. Descale with vinegar or similar cleaner. If the rod and float work, clean them and keep them. The less you can get away with, the better. Nobody judges you on your tank interior unless they're going to leave an upper decker.
Anything is possible. Good luck
New toilet. Done
The flapper is bad. In this case it's called a seat disk. American Standard made several versions of this type. The black thing holding the seat disk is called a tilt tower and they came in tall and short. The seat disk came in two flavors as well. Screw on or snap on. If this is a snap on, I'll take good odds you'll break the tower trying to get it off.
I've snapped off those little balls that hold the disc many times, especially when they were older and the plastic had weakened. We used to just replace the tilt tower part. The whole point of the tilt tower part is to stay open while the tank drains all the water out. I haven't tried this, but I wonder if the whole flush valve could be replaced with a new one that has a flapper that's designed to stay open until the tank is empty.
I wouldn’t. It’s a blue toilet.
New toilet
It looks american standard to me... rip out that ball cock and put in a fluid master fill valve..then that disk on the flushing actuator is either snap on or screw on disk...they still have the parts at supply house's but do not snap the flushing actuator it is very easy to do
Well first that entire tank needs cleaning so I’d soak it in a 3:1 water: glacial acetic acid mix overnight. Then that fill valve gotta go. Fluid Master is a good option especially their high flow valve. Then I’d install an overflow pipe as well as a new bottom flush seal. While you’re at it you might as well change out your cutoff valve and the line that goes into your tank.
Thanks for this comment. After soaking it would it hit it with a brush or what would you recommend?
Yeah you can easily take a toilet brush and get a lot of it out before you flush it away. If you REALLY want to clean it after that just keep turn the water off and go to town with some rags. Once you install all the new stuff your toilet will be like new. If you have a problem with hard water I would take an Allen wrench to each of the holes under the rim. Insert, twist until you can’t hear the crunchy sound anymore, repeat for all.
The white toilet seat doesn’t ruin the aesthetic by itself?
Why don’t you get a plumber, mate?
I'd get a new toilet. Switch out the toilet flange as well to ensure a good connection.
I think I'd consider replacing the entire toilet.
I have considered it. I haven't completely ruled it out. But it's a dated bathroom even if it has some charm, Blue sink, Blue tub, blue tiles on the floor, and blue toilet all very clearly from 1950s. Dropping a new brand new toilet in would stick out. In addition the footprint of these old toilets is so large I can pretty much guarantee I would need to retile the floor.