Kadee #158-50 HO Scale Bulk Pack #158 Scale Whisker Metal Couplers - Medium (9/32") Centerset Shank (50 Pair)
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.
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.
Refer to our helpful Coupler Conversion Charts to determine the appropriate coupler to use on your model.
Fifty pair per package
without Draft Gearboxes
HO-Scale
Bulk Packs of #158 Whisker® Metal Couplers without gearboxes
UPC: 765484158509
Made in the U.S.A.
Package Includes:
- (50) Pair #158 Scale Whisker® Metal Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank
- (Extra) #622 Knuckle Springs
| 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 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) |
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| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | 116.89 |
|---|---|
| UPC | 765484158509 |
| Scale | HO |
| DCC | N/A |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |