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    george stanfill Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 26, 2014, 09:27 AM
    Toilet flapper will not stay open for a good flush.
    Replaced toilet flapper. Flapper will not stay open long enough for a total flush.
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    Mar 26, 2014, 10:03 AM
    You can shorten the chain if its got too much slack or hold the handle down a little longer.
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    Mar 26, 2014, 10:25 AM
    Did you buy the exact replacement for your flush valve? I agree with the first half of smoothy's fix.
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    Mar 27, 2014, 08:19 AM
    Make sure that you have at least 1/4" of play in the linkage when the flapper's seated. Good luck, Tom
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