The Traveling Engineers' Association to Improve the Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads / Examination Questions and Answers for Firemen for Promotion and New Men for Employment

by Traveling Engineers' Association

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SOUTHERN VALVE GEAR

1. Q. If the eccentric crank or eccentric rods fail?

A. Disconnect the eccentric rod from crank, radius hanger and transmission yoke, tie up the hanger and yoke, clamp valve central position and proceed.

2. Q. If radius hanger fails?

A. Disconnect the hanger from rod and take down eccentric rod, clamp valve in central position and proceed.

3. Q. If transmission yoke fails?

A. Disconnect from the eccentric rod and clamp valve in central position and proceed.

4. Q. If horizontal arm of bell crank fails?