acmsi
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Post by acmsi on Feb 25, 2016 19:09:33 GMT -5
Has anyone had success cutting off the AZL coupler from an AZL locomotive and replacing it with an MTL magnetic coupler? If so, can you describe the process?
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Post by charlie on Mar 29, 2016 13:25:56 GMT -5
Hi, I did try once on a GP7 to do so. I kept the "body" of the AZL coupler and removed all moving parts inside. I then reworked this body with micro driller etc following the same shape as a MTL coupler. Afterwards I installed the "inside" parts of the MTL coupler. It looks fine to me now, it works "kind of" pretty well but I don't think this is the best solution as it is hard to get the correct height for the coupler and it is not as smooth as a normal coupler...but well... give it a try!  |
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ZFRANK
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Post by ZFRANK on Mar 30, 2016 14:09:19 GMT -5
Has anyone had success cutting off the AZL coupler from an AZL locomotive and replacing it with an MTL magnetic coupler? If so, can you describe the process? see my picture album of my GP38-2 into GP40-2 conversion. It also describes how I installed body mounted MTL couplers. Follow next link to see all pics: link /Frank |
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Post by domi on Mar 31, 2016 3:46:22 GMT -5
Speaking of shortening MTL coupler boxes, what's the best in your opinion, Frank? Filing, or cutting (in this last case, using a cutter, or a dremel?)?
Dom
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ZFRANK
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Post by ZFRANK on Mar 31, 2016 5:31:06 GMT -5
Hi Dom,
I did use a sharp hobby knife (alike X-acto). But I also did assemble my couplers myself.
/Frank
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Post by domi on Mar 31, 2016 15:39:22 GMT -5
Ok Frank, thanks.  Dom |
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