I never leave comments but this worked perfect. I was skeptical at first because nothing ever works the way it does in a CZcams video, but this solved my problem in one twist. Thank you!
Like some of the other commenters, I'm here to say that I never leave comments, but felt obligated to do so because this worked like a charm after an hour or so of hard tugging. The smile on your face seems to say "I know you're going to love this because I've been there too!" Thanks for sharing!
I am definitely afraid it's going to punch a hole through my pipe. What's in the back that the screw hits on? Is it the actual water pipe or is it the American standard fixture?
I just ordered new stems from you folks! Gonna have to do this....thanks! BTW...I have that exact sink! In fact, I have 2 :0) Edit: Found short threaded rods in that size...cut it about 1 1/2 inch. did the trick & didn't have to mess with a screw head!
I have both of the retrim sets and the plumber is coming on Wednesday. I was only able to find a 1" and 1.5" 10/24 stainless steel screws. I got the 1.5" and ground the head until it fits through the bottom of the barrel. Will this trick work with a 1 1/2 inch screw or do I need to find a 1 1/4"? I am trying to have everything ready. I have the exact sink in the video from 1945.
The trick should work, just run the screw up into the stem as far as you can. As long as the stem will engage with the threads in the barrel, it will work.
Hi. I have a 1959 American standard sink that looks similar but the center faucet is not integrated into the sink like the model in this video. Anyway you can explain how to get that piece out? The sink stopper is integrated with it and frozen in place.
Those can be tricky once the trip lever gets corroded onto the spout. You will have to remove the sink from the wall, and then remove the linkage rod from the backside of the spout. Once you have done that, the spout will unscrew counter-clockwise off the front of the sink. Unfortunately, the trip lever isn't made anymore, so you will have to try to save what you have... John V. Bathroom Machineries
I've not ever had one punch through, and I've done this many, many times. Anything is possible though. I'd soak the barrel thoroughly with penetrating oil, and then warm it a bit with a blow dryer. This will help break the barrel loose.
Thanks, I was concerned about how fragile the valve body might be after 65+ years. I used the technique shown, and it worked perfectly. Decided to go with a zinc screw instead of stainless because the head required a lot less filing to fit through the barrel end, and I had to use a new stem to extract the barrel because the screw wasn't going to come out of the old one. but otherwise it worked like a charm. The new shower stems and barrels I bought from DEA Bath fit perfectly, and the repair went smoothly. Very happy given the parts are not available from American Standard any longer. Thanks for the great service.
I never leave comments but this worked perfect. I was skeptical at first because nothing ever works the way it does in a CZcams video, but this solved my problem in one twist. Thank you!
Like some of the other commenters, I'm here to say that I never leave comments, but felt obligated to do so because this worked like a charm after an hour or so of hard tugging. The smile on your face seems to say "I know you're going to love this because I've been there too!" Thanks for sharing!
That was a magnificent trick. Worked perfectly on my 65+ year old shower faucet diverters. Thank you!
badass video from a kickass dude
Worked like a charm on my 1930s Am Standard! Thank you!!
I am definitely afraid it's going to punch a hole through my pipe. What's in the back that the screw hits on? Is it the actual water pipe or is it the American standard fixture?
I just ordered new stems from you folks! Gonna have to do this....thanks!
BTW...I have that exact sink! In fact, I have 2 :0)
Edit: Found short threaded rods in that size...cut it about 1 1/2 inch. did the trick & didn't have to mess with a screw head!
This video was great. Thanks!
Worked first time for me!
Very helpful !
Worked great! Thank you so much:-)
I have both of the retrim sets and the plumber is coming on Wednesday. I was only able to find a 1" and 1.5" 10/24 stainless steel screws. I got the 1.5" and ground the head until it fits through the bottom of the barrel. Will this trick work with a 1 1/2 inch screw or do I need to find a 1 1/4"? I am trying to have everything ready. I have the exact sink in the video from 1945.
The trick should work, just run the screw up into the stem as far as you can. As long as the stem will engage with the threads in the barrel, it will work.
Hi. I have a 1959 American standard sink that looks similar but the center faucet is not integrated into the sink like the model in this video. Anyway you can explain how to get that piece out? The sink stopper is integrated with it and frozen in place.
Those can be tricky once the trip lever gets corroded onto the spout. You will have to remove the sink from the wall, and then remove the linkage rod from the backside of the spout. Once you have done that, the spout will unscrew counter-clockwise off the front of the sink. Unfortunately, the trip lever isn't made anymore, so you will have to try to save what you have...
John V.
Bathroom Machineries
Thanks.
Any chance the screw will puncture the valve body due to force because the barrel is seized?
I've not ever had one punch through, and I've done this many, many times. Anything is possible though. I'd soak the barrel thoroughly with penetrating oil, and then warm it a bit with a blow dryer. This will help break the barrel loose.
Thanks, I was concerned about how fragile the valve body might be after 65+ years. I used the technique shown, and it worked perfectly. Decided to go with a zinc screw instead of stainless because the head required a lot less filing to fit through the barrel end, and I had to use a new stem to extract the barrel because the screw wasn't going to come out of the old one. but otherwise it worked like a charm. The new shower stems and barrels I bought from DEA Bath fit perfectly, and the repair went smoothly. Very happy given the parts are not available from American Standard any longer. Thanks for the great service.
Does this also work on bathtub/showers in the wall?
Jonathan Cox just did it on mine. Saved so much time and $