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    cowandoc Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 18, 2008, 05:13 PM
    Coal oil furnace needs new gas valve
    Can anyone help me to find a new gas valve ? I have an old coal oil furnace that was converted to natural gas at least twenty years ago. It is a sears and roebuck furnace. The existing valve is about four inches square and is marked as follows: model vs 620 A1013 regulateor v5306 operator vs 824. It will not open to allow gas in-flow and I need a new one. If the model numbers and specs on the furnace will help in the search for a valve that will do the neessary job here they are: 15 amp 140000 BTU 1 gal per hour ul listed R-560661. I have two more numbers 741120 and 602601 . I believe they are the serial amd model numbers,respectively,. it could be vice versa.
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    Nov 18, 2008, 06:38 PM
    Brand name on Valve?

    Post a picture if you can.
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    Nov 18, 2008, 06:47 PM

    If I were to walk in an see your furnace, I would most likely say, TIME TO UPDATE. However, if you can find universal replacement gas valve, and you are sure that the valve is the problem, you may have a chance. On a unit that has been converted such as yours, I would seriously look into upgrading to a higher efficeincy (not to mention warrantied) furnace. You would not have to worry about finding parts for a new furnace. Outdated furnaces usually have outdated parts. Therefore you are looking for universal parts. I normally recommend using factory replacement parts, (which in your case is impossible). With a new furnace, you will be able to find parts for the next 20 to 30 years, if not longer.
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    Nov 18, 2008, 08:42 PM

    Based upon the number it sounds like a honeywell.
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    Nov 24, 2008, 05:13 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hvac1000 View Post
    Brand name on Valve?

    Post a picture if you can.
    Hey, Thanks for your time. I found the valve,. the exact one incredibly. It is a gas combination valve,. found it in the grainger catalogue.
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    Nov 24, 2008, 05:15 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by MarkwithaK View Post
    Based upon the number it sounds like a honeywell.
    You were right about the number. I found the valve I was looking for in the grainger catalogue,. I was completely surprised. Thanks for your time.

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