Gas Shut Off Valve

mantta

mantta

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I just received a new gas valve from Snyders to replace a leaking one, and the positions are opposite. The new valve is off with the lever horizontal. The old valve was opposite that. What is correct? Thanks!
 
Every quarter-turn valve I've ever used (not just on my Model A) works such that the handle is parallel with the flow; on my Model A that would equate to vertical for "on"/horizontal for "off" (with "flow" equating to coming out of the tank) - however, I have no other Model As to compare to (but since its operation is consistent with what I'm used to, it seems right to me)
 
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Same as Willie, when the handle is down, at right angle to the fuel line, the gas is on. It does not make sense to me either. We have 2 old diesel locomotives, both ALCO'S the air **** handles are opposite for the flow of air. Guess that keeps us all on our toes.
 
springerpete,

Ah, you collect diesel locomotives?:eek: What model Alco "Smoke Belchers"
do you have?:confused:

Bob-A:D
 
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