#158-50 Bulk Pack - 50 pair #158 "Scale" Whisker® Metal Coupler - Medium Centerset Shank without Gearboxes

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.

Fifty pair per package
without Draft Gearboxes

HO-Scale

Package Includes:

(50) Pair #158 Scale Whisker® Metal Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank
(Extra) #622 Knuckle Springs

#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)