Help with Faucet ID and repair possibilities

[Roy Terry]

Hello, I don't see much talk here about faucets in this group but I'm out of clues hoping someone will recognize this faucet.

I have what's apparently called a "wide spread" bathroom faucet that's leaking around the valve shaft on the hot water side.

I think it was put in when previous owner remodeled in about 1973. Haven't been able to see a brand name or any other ID on it.

Question is, can this thing be somehow dis-assembled to replace seal to stop leaking around the handle? There is no leak out the spigot. There doesn't appear any obvious way to disassemble except for screwing valve portion (right side of photo) off of main body. Apparently it is a ceramic disk (but I'm just a guessing amateur.) Even knowing what brand/kind of faucet would be helpful.

Photos:

(and external view (sorry out of focus))

Thanks for any ideas, Roy

[David Martel]

Roy,

There's a place on the left side in your picture for a wrench. There's a place on the right side of your picture for a wrench. So get two wrenches and disassemble it. Then unscrew the stem and look for worn/beat up parts. I 'm pretty sure that American Standard will sell you new rubber parts or a complete new stem.

Dave M.

[Joe]

Is it worth the time and trouble to attempt a repair? The stem seal may be an O-ring which in turn depends on the brass body to have a smooth machined surface to seal against. Unfortunately, over the years, city water can leach zinc out of the brass body leaving a rough surface behind that won't be sealable. OTOH, most any O-ring size is easily available from specialists and industrial supply houses if the manufacture can't supply one. If the elapsed time before repair is complete is unacceptable fot SWMBO, then you know what your other option is...off to the Borg for a replacement set. Good luck.

Joe

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[Roy Terry]

Alright. I will apply wrenches on the two ends. I assume ordinary "right-handed" threads.

Thanks, Roy

[Roy Terry]

LOL, Yes, it took me a minute to decode. SWMBO is actually more dollar oriented so I'll attempt the repair (I already re-installed the leaky part for her benefit.) Expecting the dis-assembly to be a go/no-go within a couple minutes of applying wrenches. Then I suppose a visual/tactile inspection will tell if the sealing surface is ruined. If so I'll go looking for a whole new piece.

Cheers, Roy

[jim]

This tap is repairable but as someone else said is it worth it as it is probaly 15 to 20 yrs old and looks like the finish is going . Most Stores will have the parts needed you take it apart at the nut on the top of the valve it looks to need orings replace the washers while you have it apart