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Old 10-14-2015, 02:45 PM   #3
DavidM
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You can watch the stem while you move the handle. If the stem turns then the ball is probably turning. But not necessarily.

Then do what boatdriver suggests above, but definitely have a proper size wooden plug available, particularly when you unscrew that elbow. The body of the valve may be corroded and the whole thing may fall apart when you try. Not likely but....

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