Description
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.
Package Includes:
- (2) Pair #153 Scale Whisker® Metal Couplers - Short Centerset Shank
- (2) Pair #242 Snap-Together Gearboxes
- (2) #625 Knuckle Springs
#153 Scale Whisker® Metal Coupler 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 |
#242 Snap-Together Gearbox Features:
| 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 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) |
Recommended Tools:
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#206 Insulated Muti-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge
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#231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant
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#237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers
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#240 Double Headed Pin Vise
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#241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick
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#246 Tap (2-56) and Drills (#50 and #43)
