Description
#158 Whisker Bulk Pack (without Draft Gear Boxes) 25pr (HO Scale)
The #158 coupler will work anywhere a NO.5®, #28, #38, #58, #118, #119 & #148 Coupler will work..
This industry leading coupler features an all metal coupler head, shank, and Whisker® centering spring. The #158 Magne-Matic® Whisker® Metal Coupler may be mounted with the #213, #232, #234, #242, #252, #262 Gearboxes (not included) or with other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets.
Package Includes:
- (25) Pair #158 Scale Whisker® Metal Couplers – Medium Centerset Shank
- (Extra) #622 Knuckle Springs
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.
#158 Whisker® 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 | – Whisker® |
| Head | – “Scale” Head |
| Works In Place of | – NO.5®, #58, #28, #38 (#148 in a #252 box), #118, #119, & medium centerset “clone” couplers |
| Works With | – #213, #232, #234, #242, #252, #262, & most manufacturer cast-on coupler pockets* (molded-on gearbox). |
*Note: Some manufacturers now produce models with non-industry standard coupler pockets (molded-on gearbox). These shallower coupler pockets may require slight modification to the gearbox or coupler to function properly. If the model has a shallow molded-on gearbox, the top of the #158 Whisker® coupler shank may be filed thinner to fit the shallower cast-on coupler pockets.
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) |
Note: (#158-25 supersedes #150).
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