When I tgurn on the hot water on our American Standard Gooseneck Cadet with sprayer it sclunks and then shuts off. Is this diverter problem or do i need a new cartridge?

Turn counterclockwise

Usually to the right will drop the float, deceasring the water level, left will increase the water level.

These types faucets have a what is called an anti scald valve build into them, it is required by law, it is either defective or out of adjustment, contact a local hardware store for more detailed info.

I f like most faucets it will have a aerator its at the end of the spout unscrew & clean...that should do the trick ';';';

The water in the tub needs to be higher than the jets!

you can buy a replacement at a homecenter or hardware store for under $15

at the spout near the base is an echeion ring. turn this counterclock wise then pull up ring to expose the neck,pull spout straight up.this echeion cap holds on the spout to the base there are plastic parts inside so be careful when pulling apart.

I would turn off the water then check to make sure you have good flow up to the faucet itself. If you do then there might be a proplem with the cartridge or diverter. does it have a sprayer? If it has a sprayer head for the spout of the faucet then there will be what the call a check valve inside the spray head itself that canbe removed with a skinny screwdriver or something thin and long