DISTRIBUTING VALVE DEFECTS

140. Q. If the locomotive brake released with the automatic brake valve

in lap position, where would you look for the trouble?

A. Would look for a leak in the application cylinder pipe or in the

application cylinder cap gasket.

141. Q. If the brake remained applied in lap position, but released in

release or holding position, where would you look for the trouble?

A. Would look for a leak in the distributing valve release pipe.

142. Q. If the distributing valve release pipe and application cylinder

pipe were crossed, what would be the effect?

A. A brake application made by the automatic brake valve cannot be

released by the independent brake valve.

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