Broken plastic guide on tubes - how to tell which way the tube fits in socket?


I have a few tubes (and also a set of 6SN7>6F8G tube converters) where the plastic "guide" with the notch that tells you how the tube fits in the socket is broken off. Any way to tell which way the tube or adapter is supposed to fit in the socket without experimenting and frying the tube?
slaw3

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ozzy, that would work if there were other tubes to check but in this set up, it's the 6SL7 that is broken, along with both my 6SN7>6F8G tube converters that I'd like to not replace.

imhififan, thanks, that's a great replacement piece. Not sure how I would know which direction to install it however.
arion, yes, the pin is completely gone.