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Description
This industry leading coupler features an all metal coupler head, shank, and Whisker® centering spring and comes complete with insulated draft gearbox and lid. The #146 Magne-Matic® Whisker® Metal Coupler may be mounted with the included #242 Snap-Together Gearbox or with other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets.
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 #26 coupler.
- HO-Scale
Package Includes:
- (2) Pair #146 Whisker® Metal Couplers - Long Centerset Shank
- (2) Pair #242 Snap-Together Gearboxes
- (2) #622 Knuckle Springs
#146 Whisker® Metal Coupler Features:
| Material | - Metal |
| Shank Length | - Long (25/64") (center hole to back of coupler head) |
| Coupler Offset | - Centerset |
| Knuckle Spring | - #622 |
| Centering System | - Whisker® |
| Head | - Standard Head |
| Works In Place of | - #26, #36 (#146 in a #252 box), long 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 | - 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
- #246 Tap (2-56) and Drills (#50 and #43)
