American Standard Push-Pull. Can anyone tell me what kind of bathtub valve this is? Thanks!
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Marlinman
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American Standard N1030 valve
Rebuild kit # N1030kit
Rebuild kit # N1030kit
Marlinman
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The rebuild kit for this 3490-07. The brass stem does not come with the kit.
Terpanther
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I have this exact faucet and have been looking for a replacement or a repair kit. Was wondering if you got the kit and did it work and also, do you have to remove the entire faucet to access everything to do the repair? Is it fairly straight forward to take it apart and change the parts? Thanks!
Jbplum
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@terpanther were you able to take this apart? For the life of me, I can’t get the spout off the trim plate or the body. Any help is appreciated!
Marlinman
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If I remember correctly the rod bushing (Item 4) will unthread to release the spout from the base.
Jbplum
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Thanks @Marlinman I took out all visible screws including the hex rod brushing/screw and spout won’t budge. Pry it open?If I remember correctly the rod bushing (Item 4) will unthread to release the spout from the base.
Marlinman
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The connection between the spout and base has sat undisturbed for probably 60-70 years. I would apply more pressure front to back and left to right.
Jbplum
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Thanks @Marlinman. Just when I was about to give up and replace it with a moen, I am soaking the unit in vinegar bath and plan to spray it down with wd 40 to loosen up the grime. I’ll post my results in about a week. Wife will be very unhappy I’m back to work on this… stand by.
Jbplum
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@Marlinman - firstly, the good news is that the spout did come off! I got a bit destructive and used a wooden wedge to hammer at the neck of the faucet and two parts separated. After that I was able to rebuild using the diagram and various household tools. Bad news is that when I plugged everything in back in the sink, there was a leak between the intake connector into the spout. So I took everything apart again to verify everything was seated properly and rebuild this yet again with vigor and speed only to find the water pooling at the trim plate. Anyways thank you for all the help.
I swear this faucet is like being in an escape room. I almost gave up taking this apart but ultimately I have to stop playing and get on with my life and return the mixing bowl I was using to soak the parts so kids can get back to making cookies.
Terpanther
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Hey Jbplum - Just now seeing the responses on this. I must have something turned off, so I didn't get an Email that someone replied on the thread.
I see you got the two pieces separated. I have 4 of these faucets and two of the shower fixtures in my house. Two of the bathroom faucets were having issues. One dripping and the other had no hot water. I took both of them out completely, including the base and found a local guy who put the replacement kits in. I put both of them back in and it was great until one of them started leaking around the base under the trim plate (just like you describe). I took it back and the bottom line is, he says it can't be repaired. He didn't elaborate (I just got a text). I wish I could find the actual fixtures, but they seem pretty rare. Anyway, hope you have better luck with yours!
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