Description
This industry leading coupler features an all metal standard coupler, and #634 standard centering spring. The #58 Magne-Matic® "Scale" Metal Coupler may be mounted with the #213, #232, #234, #242 Gearboxes (not included) or with other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets.
The 158 Whisker® Coupler is equivalent to the #58 "Scale" Metal Coupler.
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 or insulated #28 coupler.
- HO-Scale
Package Includes:
- (20) Pair #58 "Scale" Metal Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank
- (20) Pair #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style
- Extra #625 Knuckle Springs
NO.5® 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 | - Standard Shank |
| Centering Spring | - #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style |
| Head | - "Scale" Head |
| Works In Place of | - NO.5®, #28, #118, #119, #148, #158, most medium centerset "clone" couplers |
| Works With | - #213, #232, #234, #242, most manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes |
#232 Plastic Draft Gearboxes & Lids (Not Included)
Features:
Features:
| Material | - Insulated Plastic |
| Dimensions | - 29/64"L x 19/64"W x 7/64"H |
| Works With | - NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers |
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) |
| Side Holes | - 0-48 Self-Tapping or 0-80 Machine Screws. (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
- #246 Tap (2-56) and Drills (#50 and #43)
- #780 Tap (0-80) and Drills (#55 and #52)
Made in the U.S.A.