Cylinder Test Valve (Valve Assembly)

Name: Cylinder Test Valve (Valve Assembly)
Brand: Apex International
SKU: cylinder-test-valve-40035242-8048880-16220018
Availability: InStock

EMD Part No.: 40035242-8048880DLW Part No.: 16220018

Cylinder Test Valve (Valve Assembly)

Application: EMD 645 and 710 series engines

Part of our Cylinder test valve product line

The Cylinder Test Valve (Valve Assembly) is identified by EMD Part Nos. 40035242 and 8048880 and DLW Part No. 16220018. EMD parts references identify 40035242 as the EMD 710 cylinder test valve assembly and 8048880 as the EMD 645 cylinder test valve assembly, with DLW 16220018 as the corresponding reference. The assembly is documented for EMD 645 and 710 engine applications.

How This Part Works

The Cylinder Test Valve is a valve assembly used in the cylinder test-valve arrangement of EMD engines. The assembly includes the cylinder test-valve body, needle valve, packing nut, and sealing component. It provides the designated valve arrangement for cylinder testing and related maintenance procedures.

Signs It's Time to Replace

Valve leakage: leakage through or around the test-valve assembly can indicate deterioration of sealing or valve components
Needle valve deterioration: damage or wear to the needle valve can affect valve operation
Seal deterioration: a damaged seal can compromise the sealing function of the test-valve assembly
Packing concerns: deterioration of the packing arrangement can result in leakage
Thread or body damage: damage to the valve body or threaded connections can affect proper assembly and serviceability

Apex identifies the Cylinder Test Valve assembly by EMD Part Nos. 40035242 and 8048880 and DLW Part No. 16220018. This part-number-based identification distinguishes the EMD 710 and 645 references while retaining the corresponding DLW number, helping customers select the correct cylinder test valve assembly for the applicable engine.

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