Package Includes:
(2) Pair #27 Plastic Shank Couplers - Medium Underset Shank
(2) Pair #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style
(2) Pair #213 055" ID & .100" ID Bushing/Sleeves
(2) Pair #212 Talgo Truck Adaptors
(2) Pair #213 Gearboxes
(2) Pair #232 Gearboxes
(2) #622 Knuckle Springs
#27 Plastic Coupler Features:
Material - Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank
Shank Length - Medium (9/32") (center hole to back of coupler head)
Coupler Offset - Underset
Knuckle Spring - #622
Centering System - Standard Shank
Centering Spring - #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style
Head - Standard Head
Works In Place of - #147, medium underset "clone" couplers
Works With - #213, #232, #234, #242, most manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes
#212 Talgo Truck Adaptors:
Material - Insulated Plastic
Works With - NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers
To check coupler height, set the coupler into the talgo truck pocket and hold it level as possible and check the coupler height with a #205 or newer #206 HO coupler height gauge.
NOTE: So it is important to check coupler height and make sure it is correct "before" you insert the talgo truck adaptor, because it's almost impossible to remove without breaking something.
#213 Plastic Draft Gearboxes:
Material - Insulated Plastic
Dimensions - 25/64"L x 5/16"W x 3/32"H
Works With - NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers
#232 Plastic Draft Gearboxes & Lids 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
#27 with a #212 Talgo Truck Adaptor. Mounting Specifications:
Centerline - 25/64"
Trip Pin Height - 1/32"
#27 in a #213 monted on bottom. Mounting Specifications:
Mounting Height - 25/64"
Centerline - 25/64"
Trip Pin Height - 1/32"
Center Hole - 2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary)
#27 in a #213 monted on top. Mounting Specifications:
Mounting Height - 19/64"
Centerline - 25/64"
Trip Pin Height - 1/32"
Center Hole - 2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary)
#27 in a #232 Mounting Specifications:
Mounting Height - 25/64"
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 Multi-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge
#230 Talgo Adaptor Insertion Pic
#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)
