Older Crane toilets can stay in service for decades, which is why a broken tank lid can become a surprisingly specific parts search. The best way to identify a replacement is to use the markings on the toilet first and appearance second.
Look inside the tank before measuring
Remove the lid and inspect the inside tank walls for molded, stamped, printed or handwritten numbers. Photograph the brand mark and every number you see. If the original lid is available, turn it over and inspect the underside for its own markings.
The number on the tank may not be the same number used to sell the lid, so keep all of the information rather than choosing one number and discarding the rest.
Do not identify a Crane lid by color and size alone
Many older Crane lids are rectangular and may look interchangeable in listing photos. They are not automatically interchangeable. Differences in corner radius, side taper, rear shape and the underside lip can make a similar-looking cover sit incorrectly.
Use dimensions as a confirmation step
Measure the maximum width and front-to-back depth of the original lid. If it is missing, measure the tank rim and take a straight-down photo. Record measurements to at least the nearest 1/8 inch when possible.
Then compare the underside. The location of feet, ribs and retaining edges often separates two lids that appear almost identical from the top.
Older colors add another layer
Crane toilets were produced in more than one finish, and an aged white, bone or vintage color can be difficult to judge from a phone photo. Establish the correct physical model first. Once fit is confirmed, compare color in daylight against a neutral white reference.
What FixALid currently catalogs
Our rotating inventory currently includes the Crane 3436 toilet tank lid. Because inventory of discontinued porcelain changes, the broader Crane toilet tank lid collection is the better page to bookmark.
Crane identification checklist
- Photograph the Crane logo and all tank markings.
- Check the underside of the original lid for numbers.
- Measure width and depth.
- Compare the complete underside profile.
- Match color only after confirming the model.
If the number is unreadable, use our guide to identify a toilet tank lid from photos. If the model is no longer manufactured, see how to find a discontinued toilet tank lid.