Kadee 118 | SF Shelf Whisker® Metal Couplers - Medium (9/32") Centerset Shank | HO Scale
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Description
The #118 coupler will work anywhere a NO.5®, #28, #38, #58, #118, #119 & #148 Coupler will work.
The #118 Kadee® Magne-Matic® Coupler features a Metal Coupler, insulated #242 Draft Gear Box and Lid with center screw holes for mounting. Shelfs actually work. The #118 Coupler may be mounted with supplied #242 draft gear box or with Manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets. Two pair per package Manual uncoupling requires the #241 Dual Tool. The "SF" Shelf Coupler can be easily modified to look like the type "F" Shelf Coupler or "H" Passenger Car Coupler. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gear box to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage. Use the provided insulated draft gear box.
It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gear box to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage.
- HO-Scale
Package Includes:
- (2) Pair SF Metal Shelf Whisker® Magne-Matic® Coupler - Medium Centerset Shank
- (2) Pair #242 Snap-Together Gearboxes
- (2) #622 Knuckle Springs
| Material | - Metal |
| Shank Length | - Medium (9/32") (center hole to back of coupler head) |
| Coupler Offset | - Centerset |
| Knuckle Spring | - #622 |
| Centering System | - Whisker® |
| Head | - SF Metal ShelfHead |
| Works In Place of | - NO.5®, #58, #28, #38 (#148 in a #252 box), #118, #119, #158, medium centerset "clone" couplers |
| Works With | - #213, #232, #234, #242, #252, #262, manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes |
| Material | - Insulated Plastic |
| Lid Type | - Snap-Together |
| Dimensions | - 7/16"L x 5/16"W x 1/8"H |
| Works With | - NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and 40-Series, All Whisker® Couplers |
| 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) |
Recommended Tools:
- #206 Insulated Muti-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge
- #231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant
- #237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers
- #240 Double Headed Pin Vise
- #241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick
