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Post by christoff on Jun 15, 2015 19:21:39 GMT -5
Hey guys I tried searching the forum and google for a tutorial on changing the azl couplers on the gp38-2 to mtl couplers I came up empty any insights on how this is done would be much appreciated thanks in advance so far you guys have been a big help on info
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Post by boxcarwilly on Jun 17, 2015 10:35:09 GMT -5
I changed the couplers on my SD 70 and 75's to MTL and it's tricky but it can be done. I added snow plows to my SD's and the MTL coupler has to be screwed into the plow and it's not and easy task if you don't have steady hands and good eyes. The AZL coupler has to be gently removed from the truck before hand.
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Post by domi on Jun 19, 2015 15:35:52 GMT -5
I'm surprised of what you're saying about SD70's snowplows. On mine, which are 1st generation, the front snowlows are provided with a screw hole, and one just has to put a MTL coupler box (#903, if I remember) inside, with the provided screw that matches with the hole.
Speaking of my GP38s I plan to swap their truck mounted AZL couplers with body mounted MTL's. I don't know yet how I'm going to proceed, I think I'll do it with plastic shims and cyanolite glue, using a MTL coupler gauge... I'll keep you advised on time. ;-)
Dom
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Post by christoff on Jun 20, 2015 10:20:10 GMT -5
Well I'm thinking I might take a stab at converting the truck mounts to mtl tonight not sure how well it's goig to go over but gunna try anyway and when my sd75s get here then I'll be going to see boxcarwily for some tips and a first person look befor I dig into them keep me posted on how the body mounts go an thanks for the reply
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Post by shamoo737 on Jun 20, 2015 14:45:56 GMT -5
  I stole the design from Gerd because its so simple, easy, and it looks good. |
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Post by christoff on Jun 20, 2015 16:13:52 GMT -5
Lol glad to see pics of it complete but how did you do it? I have mtl body mounts and truck mounts an parts for both just need to know how and who is this z scale Jesus named Gerd ( that's what someone referred to him as in another forum I found it humorous )
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Post by mrja on Jun 20, 2015 20:35:51 GMT -5
Need to clean that garbage out from your trucks. |
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Post by gerd on Jun 21, 2015 2:08:35 GMT -5
Lol glad to see pics of it complete but how did you do it? I have mtl body mounts and truck mounts an parts for both just need to know how and who is this z scale Jesus named Gerd ( that's what someone referred to him as in another forum I found it humorous ) It's just me. But had some trouble walking over water recently. John M: Thief! ;-) |
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Post by christoff on Jun 21, 2015 22:09:51 GMT -5
Gerd nice to meet you. How is this conversion done ?
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ZFRANK
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Post by ZFRANK on Jun 22, 2015 16:00:25 GMT -5
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Post by christoff on Jun 26, 2015 16:07:58 GMT -5
Frank would you happen to know how thick the piece of metal you used as an interface was and what size of tap id use for the screw hole? thanks in advance
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Post by ZFRANK on Jun 27, 2015 3:39:39 GMT -5
Christoff, it is approxiately 1 mm. Underside of the piece of brass needs to be 5.2mm (.206") above the top of the rail. This size could differ per locomotive model. I used. The MTL tap and drill set #1059. Drill no. 62 , tap 00-90 (which fits to the screws that come with the #903 body mount coupler. I used a hand vice to drill and tap. I found it most easiest first to drill the hole, prior to filing the piece of brass to its required size.
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