Toilet questions

[hsaddock]

Hello Scott:
I had exactly the same problem with my thetford, was out on a multi
month trip in the boonies and the odor getting to me, I almost
bought a replacement toilet until when I figured out that some paper
had gotten wedged in the seal cavity, I mean REALLY jammed as I had
done my best to fully close knife seal by pulling UP on the peddle
many times over several weeks - (I don't recommend you try this
technique ). I tried a paper clip, right angle pick, Allen
wrench and about a dozen other items to clear it. Finally ran into
a RV place that had a thetford tool, its a long screwdriver with the
end bent on a 90 deg angle. It was ridiculously expensive but I
negotiated to $15.00 (I don't think the guy had sold another one all
year, most everybody makes there own) and had the paper cleared from
the groove in minutes - the toilet has worked 100% for 2 years -
LOTS cheaper and less mess than a new toilet! I hope your problem
is a simple to solve.
Harry Saddock
83FC35
South Windsor, CT

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ralph L. Fullenwider"
wrote:
>
> Hi Scott:
>
> A 3/16th allen wrench fits the seal grove perfectly. Turn off your
water
> supply, hold the ball open and clean the grove. This should take
care of
> the seal leakage problem.
>
> Safe travels,
>
> Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma
> http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm
>
> At 05:22 PM 2/24/2006 +0000, you wrote:
> >My FC rear bath has a Thetford toilet that I assume is the
original
> >one. It works fine, with the exception of the fact that it will
no
> >longer hold water in the bowl.
> >
> >1) Is there a seal or something that can be replaced to stop the
> >leaking? Is that a big ordeal?
> >
> >2) How is the toilet removed? I plan on putting in a new tile
floor
> >(and a new toilet if I can't fix this one). Where are the bolts?
> >
> >Thanks
> >Scott Forman
> >82 FC35RB
> >Memphis
> >
> >
> >
>