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    Apr 2, 2016, 12:28 PM
    How do you make the bathtub trip lever hold plunger up to drain tub
    How do you make the bathtub trip lever hold plunger up to drain tub
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    Apr 2, 2016, 06:46 PM
    Is it falling down under its own weight ? Remove upper plate, take pliers and squeeze the "U" shaped clamp that holds the plunger rod closer together.

    Hope that helps

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    Apr 3, 2016, 07:51 PM
    Although you can "fix" that type of drain system, it is far easier to go to HD or Lowe's and get a toe tap replacement cap and overflow cap or a similar Watco unit. Eliminates the issues you are having and also for corroded units. I did one last week, took about 1/2 hr. to remove all the old guts and replace with new. Toe tap is held in place with an O ring and I also used silicone. Overflow cap just screws on, direct replacement.
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