MT for SD-70MAC!

jgeisert Apr 17, 2003

  1. jgeisert

    jgeisert TrainBoard Member

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    The Kato SD-70MAC comes with Kato magnetic couplers. While these look good, they do not always work well with MT couplers. When I installed MT-2004s they were slightly high, with no room for a shim. I tried MT-1015s but the draft grear box is too thick. My solution last night was to install a 1015 coupler in a 2004 box. It is the correct height. You will need the MT coupler assembly jig, and several centering springs.

    Jerry
     
    jgeisert, Apr 17, 2003
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  2. tehachapifan

    tehachapifan TrainBoard Member

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    Great! Thanks for the info! :D

    Russ
     
    tehachapifan, Apr 17, 2003
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  3. Telegrapher

    Telegrapher Passed away July 30, 2008 In Memoriam

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    From expierence, when you say several centering springs means that a few will take off across the room and disappear. lol [​IMG]
     
    Telegrapher, Apr 17, 2003
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  4. Eugen Haenseler

    Eugen Haenseler TrainBoard Member

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    I also know the problem!! [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]

    ;) Al of us getting older!!! [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
    Eugen Haenseler, Apr 30, 2003
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  5. Stefan

    Stefan TrainBoard Supporter

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    Especially you Eugen [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
    Stefan, Apr 30, 2003
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  6. Colonel

    Colonel Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    I have just received my SD70Mac I'm going to use the 2004's i'll tell you how is goes.
     
    Colonel, May 12, 2003
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  7. Ed Pinkley#2

    Ed Pinkley#2 TrainBoard Member

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    I have put 2004's on all of my 70mac's and haven't had a problem yet.Maybe i just got lucky?
     
    Ed Pinkley#2, May 15, 2003
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  8. superheater

    superheater TrainBoard Supporter

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    Gang I hope micro trains decides to make more of 2004`s I got short change on my last order. My eyes & fingers are geting bad to handle the springs and small parts. :(
     
    superheater, Jul 11, 2003
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