That's no good, it could be a hazard/serious problem. I had to take one of my 80lb propane tanks back to where I had it filled because of the valve sticking to where I couldn't open it, even with a wrench. I just had it filled and took it home so I could start working when I found out it only turn about 1/2 of a turn not near enough gas pressure for two torches.
I took it back to the welding shop and told them about it and they checked it out. Since I had I filled there less than an hour ago they agreed to replace the valve at no charge.
Of course they gave me a loaner tank to use but then took 3 months to fix the tank. But I had their 80lb tank to use while they fixed mine, good thing.
A bad valve on a propane tank, or any pressurized gas tank, is nothing to mess with, get it fixed soon, even if that means buying a new tank.
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