I've done a couple overflow gasket replacements and there is always some flex in the pipe to pull out the old overflow gasket and replace it.
The tub in question is a cast iron niche tub from 1965 with a flat overflow gasket. I removed the cover plate and could not with moderate force get any movement in the pipe by pushing from the tub or gripping and forcing to the side or pulling from the back or applying some leverage off the tub with a screw driver.
How much force is reasonable on the brass pipes to get them to separate from the gasket?
Should I use a hammer and block of wood and tap it sideways from the back or to push it out from the tub side?
Should I try to hammer a scrapper blade under the gasket from the back side?
Is there a way to know if the gasket has the pipe "glued" to the tub or if the pipes are just so inflexible?
LAST THING this repair needs is for the pipes to need replacing.
Thank you
The tub in question is a cast iron niche tub from 1965 with a flat overflow gasket. I removed the cover plate and could not with moderate force get any movement in the pipe by pushing from the tub or gripping and forcing to the side or pulling from the back or applying some leverage off the tub with a screw driver.
How much force is reasonable on the brass pipes to get them to separate from the gasket?
Should I use a hammer and block of wood and tap it sideways from the back or to push it out from the tub side?
Should I try to hammer a scrapper blade under the gasket from the back side?
Is there a way to know if the gasket has the pipe "glued" to the tub or if the pipes are just so inflexible?
LAST THING this repair needs is for the pipes to need replacing.
Thank you
