Kadee
Kadee HO #158-50 Bulk Pack #158 'Scale' Whisker Metal Couplers without Draft Gear boxes Medium 9/32" Centerset Shank - 50 Pair
- In Stock:
- 2
- Scale:
- HO
- SKU:
- KAD15850
- Availability:
- Y
Description
Kadee HO #158-50 Bulk Pack #158 'Scale' Whisker Metal Couplers without Draft Gear boxes Medium 9/32" Centerset Shank - 50 Pair
It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage.
Supersedes #151
The #158 coupler will work anywhere a NO.5, #28, #38, #58, #118, #119 & #148 Coupler will work.
This industry leading coupler features an all metal coupler head, shank, and Whisker centering spring. The #158 Magne-Matic Whisker Metal Coupler may be mounted with the #213, #232, #234, #242, #252, #262 Gearboxes, not included, or with other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets.
Package Includes:
50 - Pair #158 Scale Whisker Metal Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank
Extra #622 Knuckle Springs
#158 Whisker Metal Coupler Features:
Material |
- Metal |
Shank Length |
- Medium 9/32" center hole to back of coupler head |
Coupler Offset |
- Centerset |
Knuckle Spring |
- #625 |
Centering System |
- Whisker |
Head |
- ‘Scale’ Head |
Works In Place of |
- NO.5, #58, #28, #38 #148 in a #252 box, #118, #119, & medium centerset ‘clone’ couplers |
Works With |
- #213, #232, #234, #242, #252, #262, & most manufacturer cast-on coupler pockets* molded-on gearbox. |
*Note: Some manufacturers now produce models with non-industry standard coupler pockets molded-on gearbox. These shallower coupler pockets may require slight modification to the gearbox or coupler to function properly. If the model has a shallow molded-on gearbox, the top of the #158 Whisker coupler shank may be filed thinner to fit the shallower cast-on coupler pockets.
Mounting Specifications:
Mounting Height |
- 29/64" |
Centerline |
- 25/64" |
Trip Pin Height |
- 1/32" |
Center Hole |
- 2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. Screw length will vary. |
Don’t forget these other helpful tools for your Kadee coupler installations:
#206 Insulated Muti-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge
#231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant
#241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick
#246 Tap ‘2-56’ and Drills, #50 and #43
#780 Tap ‘0-80’ and Drills, #55 and #52