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On Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:44:47 -0500, "John" you
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So, why not try pulling the refill tube out of the overflow tube
temporarily and see if that lets the flapper drop normally.

If it does, you can figure out the rest....

Live and learn,

Jeff

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This is one of the best newsgroup responses I've seen in a long time.

John



...why not just reduce the water flow by turning down the faucet handle
under the toilet?