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 American Standard tank to bowl bolt problem
Author: CircleS (GA)

I purchased a complete repair kit for an American Standard toilet. When I removed the tank I discovered the bolts were not standard 5/16th inch but 1/4 inch. One hole is large enough to insert a 5/16th bolt with ease. The other hole is very slightly too small for the 5/16th bolt to insert into it. Suspect a manufacturers original intent was to use 5/16th but due to a defect switched to a 1/4 bolt. I inspected the hole for burs but dont see any. I decided to go back in with new 1/4 inch bolts but have searched several of the usual home supply stores plus my local hardware. None of them stock the 1/4 inch tank to bowl bolt. Any suggestions as to where I can locate 1/4 inch brass tank to bowl repair kits will be greatly appreciated.

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 Re: American Standard tank to bowl bolt problem
Author: packy

there's lots of things out there that would work. just need to keep looking.
http://www.boltdepot.com/images/Chrome/chrome-flat-head-socket-screws.jpg

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 Re: American Standard tank to bowl bolt problem
Author: CircleS (GA)

Thanks for reply. Im going to some nut n bolt and plumbing places in Columbus later this week.

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 Re: American Standard tank to bowl bolt problem
Author: hj

What happened to the original bolts you took out? You will need a bolt with a "mushroom head", which may be hard to find in brass, since they are usually used with toggle bolts.

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 Re: American Standard tank to bowl bolt problem
Author: Wheelchair

Any American Stadard-Master Stocking Distributor can obtain those tank bolts for you. Check their website for the closet Stocking Distributor or your local telephone yellow pages.

Best Wishes

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 Re: American Standard tank to bowl bolt problem
Author: CircleS (GA)

The original bolts are too corroded to reuse. Will be going to a plumbing supply house later this week. Thanks.

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 Re: American Standard tank to bowl bolt problem
Author: CircleS (GA)

Thanks for reply. Yes I will be going to a plumbing supply house later this week.

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 Re: American Standard tank to bowl bolt problem
Author: NICK (CA)

Drill out the hole with a rasp or a masonry bit. Use water and don't put the setting on vibrate if you are using a roto-hammer. Do it on a solid surface and maybe pack a wet towel or some insulator underneath the tank. I drill through ceramic, granite and glass all the time. Piece of cake.



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 Re: American Standard tank to bowl bolt problem
Author: CircleS (GA)

Thanks for reply. I was able to enlarge the hole by using a dremel bit.

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