#140 - 50 pair #148 Couplers (Superseded by #148-50)

#140 Bulk Pack - 50 pair #148 Whisker® Metal Coupler - Medium Centerset Shank without Gearboxes

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Discontinued. Superseded by #148-50

Renumberd to /Replaced by #148-50

The #148 Whisker® Metal Coupler will work anywhere a NO.5® Coupler will work and is a direct replacement for most Bachmann On30 couplers & a direct replacement for most plastic Medium Centerset "clone" couplers.

This industry leading coupler features an all metal coupler head, shank, and Whisker® centering spring. The #148 Magne-Matic® Whisker® Metal Couplermay 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. Use the provided insulated gearbox or insulated #28 coupler.

Refer to our helpful Coupler Conversion Charts to determine the appropriate coupler to use on your model.

Whisker Coupler Instructions

Fifty pair per package
without Draft Gearboxes

HO-Scale

Bulk Packs of #148 Whisker® Metal Couplers without gearboxes

UPC: 765484001409

  Made in the U.S.A.

Package Includes:

• (50) Pair #148 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	-   #622
Centering System	-   Whisker®
Head	-   Standard Head
Works In Place of	-   NO.5®, #58, #28, #38 (#148 in a #252 box), #118, #119, #158, & 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 #148 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)

Recommended Tools:

• #206 Insulated Multi-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