{"product_id":"kadee-ho-153-25-bulk-pack-153-scale-whisker-metal-couplers-without-draft-gear-boxes-short-1-4-centerset-shank-25-pair","title":"Kadee HO #153-25 Bulk Pack #153 'Scale' Whisker Metal Couplers without Draft Gear boxes Short 1\/4\" Centerset Shank - 25 Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eIt 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.  \u003cspan\u003eUse the provided insulated gearbox.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe #153 ‘Scale’ Short Coupler will work anywhere a #23, #33, \u0026amp; #143 Coupler will work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe #153 ‘Scale’ All Metal Self-Centering WHISKER Coupler features a ‘Scale’ Metal Coupler, a smaller head coupler which is more to scale and is patterned after the type 'E’ couplers and Metal WHISKER Centering Spring. The #153 Coupler may be mounted in Manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets or any of our HO-Scale draft gear boxes except #233 30-series gear box. The coupler will couple and uncouple with other Kadee HO and HOn3 couplers. The coupler has the same shank length as the #23, 33 or 43 coupler which will allow the modeler to remove the existing #23, 33 or 43 coupler and replace with the new smaller coupler. The #153 coupler is made of the same metal as the #43 for strength and rigidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePackage Includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e25 - Pair #153 Scale Whisker Metal Couplers - Short Centerset Shank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eExtra #625 Knuckle Springs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e#153 Scale Whisker Metal Coupler Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e -   Metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eShank Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e -   Short 1\/4\" center hole to back of coupler head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eCoupler Offset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e -  Centerset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eKnuckle Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e -   #625\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eCentering System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e -   Whisker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eHead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e -   ‘Scale’ Head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWorks In Place of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e -   #23, #33 #143 in a #252 box, short centerset ‘clone’ couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWorks With\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e -   #213, #232, #234, #242, #252, #262, manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMounting Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMounting Height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e -   25\/64\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eCenterline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e -   25\/64\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTrip Pin Height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e -   1\/32\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eCenter Hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. Screw length will vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eDon’t forget these other helpful tools for your Kadee coupler installations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lombardhobby.com\/kadee-206-insulated-multi-purpose-coupler-height-gauge\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#206\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eInsulated Muti-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lombardhobby.com\/kadee-231-greas-em-dry-graphite-lubricant\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#231\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGreas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lombardhobby.com\/kadee-237-coupler-trip-pin-pliers\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#237\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCoupler Trip Pin Pliers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lombardhobby.com\/kadee-240-double-headed-pin-vise\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#240\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDouble Headed Pin Vise\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lombardhobby.com\/kadee-241-dual-tool-manual-uncoupling-tool-and-spring-pick\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#241\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lombardhobby.com\/kadee-246-tap-2-56-and-drills-50-and-43\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#246\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTap ‘2-56’ and Drills, #50 and #43\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lombardhobby.com\/kadee-780-tap-0-80-and-drills-55-and-52\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#780\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTap ‘0-80’ and Drills, #55 and #52\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLombard Hobbies - Modelers Helping Modelers for Over 40 years!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Kadee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48319685558425,"sku":"KAD15325","price":58.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8847\/0425\/files\/15325__65124.1630687992.1280.1280.jpg?v=1784144840","url":"https:\/\/lombardhobby.com\/products\/kadee-ho-153-25-bulk-pack-153-scale-whisker-metal-couplers-without-draft-gear-boxes-short-1-4-centerset-shank-25-pair","provider":"Lombard Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}