Description

#23 Couplers – Short Centerset Plastic Shank

This industry leading coupler features plastic standard coupler with metal knuckle, and #634 standard centering spring and comes complete with insulated draft gearbox and lid. The#23 Magne-Matic Plastic Coupler may be mounted with the included #213 or #232 Gearbox or with most 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 helpfulCoupler Conversion Chartsto determine the appropriate coupler to use on your model.

20-Series Coupler Instructions
20-Series Chart

Two pair per package

UPC: 765484000235

Made in the U.S.A.

HO-Scale

Package Includes:

• (2) Pair #23 Plastic Shank Couplers – Short Centerset 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

#23 Plastic Coupler Features:

Material	– Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank
Shank Length	– Short (1/4″) (center hole to back of coupler head)
Coupler Offset	– Centerset
Knuckle Spring	– #622
Centering System	– Standard Shank
Centering Spring	– #634 Centering Spring NO.5 Style
Head	– Standard Head
Works In Place of	-#143, short centerset “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

#23 with a #212 Talgo Truck Adaptor. Mounting Specifications:

Centerline	– 25/64″
Trip Pin Height	– 1/32″

#23 in a #213 monted on bottom. 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)

#23 in a #213 monted on top. Mounting Specifications:

Mounting Height	– 23/64″
Centerline	– 25/64″
Trip Pin Height	– 1/32″
Center Hole	– 2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary)

#23 in a #232 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)
Side Holes	– 0-48 Self-Tapping or 0-80 Machine Screws. (Screw length will vary)

Recommended Tools:

• #206Insulated Multi-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge
• #230Talgo Adaptor Insertion Pic
• #231Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant
• #237Coupler Trip Pin Pliers
• #240Double Headed Pin Vise
• #241Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick
• #246Tap (2-56) and Drills (#50 and #43)
• #780Tap (0-80) and Drills (#55 and #52)

WARNING:Cancer and Reproductive Harm –www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

WARNING:CHOKING HAZARD – Small Parts – Not for children under 14 years.

Kadee Quality Products Co. products are not toys and are not intended for children under 14 years old.