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.

Package Includes:
(25) 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)