Metal Whisker Magne-Matic Coupler Short (1/4") Centerset Shank

Metal Whisker Magne-Matic Coupler Short (1/4") Centerset Shank

The #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) & Metal WHISKER® Centering Spring, insulated Draft Gear Box and Lid. The #153 Coupler may be mounted with the supplied #242 draft gear box, other Kadee® HO-Scale draft gear box shown below or with the Manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets. 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.

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. Use the provided insulated gearbox.

Two pair per package.

Package Includes:

• (2) Pair #153 Scale Whisker® Metal Couplers - Short Centerset Shank
• (2) Pair #242 Snap-Together Gearboxes
• (2) #625 Knuckle Springs

Features:

• Material - Metal
• Shank Length - Short (1/4") (center hole to back of coupler head)
• Coupler Offset - Centerset
• Knuckle Spring - #625
• Centering System - Whisker®
• Head - Scale Head
• Works In Place of - #23, #33 (#143 in a #252 box), short centerset "clone" couplers
• Works With - #213, #232, #234, #242, #252, #262, manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes

Mounting Specifications:

• Mounting Height - 25/64"
• Centerline - 25/64"
• Trip Pin Height - 1/32"
• Center Hole - 2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary)