Kadee
Kadee HO #178 'Scale' #158 Whisker Metal Couplers and 'Scale' Draft Gear boxes Medium 9/32" Centerset Shank - 2 Pair
- In Stock:
- 7
- Scale:
- HO
- SKU:
- KAD178
- Availability:
- Y
Description
Kadee HO #178 'Scale' #158 Whisker Metal Couplers and 'Scale' Draft Gear boxes Medium 9/32" Centerset Shank - 2 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.
The #178 Kadee Magne-Matic Coupler features a #158 ‘Scale’ Metal Whisker Coupler, a smaller head coupler which is more to scale and is patterned after the type 'E’ couplers, insulated ‘Scale’ Draft Gear Box and Lid with rear and center screw holes for mounting.
2-56 screws are the most commonly used for center hole.
0-48 or 0-80 screws are used for rear hole.
Screw length will vary depending on the mounting situation.
Package Includes:
(2) Pair #178 Scale Whisker Metal Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank
(2) Pair #178 Scale Snap-Together Gearboxes and lids
(2) #625 Knuckle Springs
#178 Scale 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 |
#178 Snap-Together Gearbox Features:
Material |
- Insulated Plastic |
Lid Type |
- Snap-Together |
Dimensions |
- 19/32"L x 17/64"W x 5/32"H |
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. |
Rear Hole |
- 0-48 or 0-80 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