Thanks John: I thought that a longer screw would be needed for other cars. I think though I haven't tried it that the screws that come with the KD 808s are too big for these couplers. cheers ----- Original Message ----- From: John Gibson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 11:59 AM Subject: [S-Scale Modeling] Re: a question about SHS KD style couplers.
> --- In [email protected], "Alex Binkley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > Hi: > > I like the looks of them but to anyone who uses them, can those > three short screws actually hold the couplers on the car in a long > train. by my eyes there isn't much thread there to go into the car. > > cheers > ================================================================ > > Alex: > > The three screws that come with the S-Helper Kadee style coupler are > machine screw threads and will fit certain S-Helper cars such as the > ore cars. No problems so far keeping the coupler on the S-helper > cars. > > However, I use a different screw for other manufacturer's cars. > Since there are no self-tapping screws this small [hey Don, can you > put this on the list of projects to do after the Connie comes out :- > )], I drill and tap threads for 3/8" long 0080 screws (I think that > is the size, I have to look to be sure). I have used these couplers > on 50+ PRS/Gold Coast Cars with no problem, and plan on doing my > remaining 70+ cars the same way. > > Hope this helps, > > John Gibson > Rocklin, CA > > > > > > > > To REPLY to the list, use REPLY ALL; to reply to the sender, use REPLY. For those of you on DIGEST mode, all REPLY messages go to the list (remember to edit the SUBJECT of your message). > > Change message settings, use our CALENDAR or LINKS, view shared files or photos, view the list archives, GO TO http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > To REPLY to the list, use REPLY ALL; to reply to the sender, use REPLY. For those of you on DIGEST mode, all REPLY messages go to the list (remember to edit the SUBJECT of your message). Change message settings, use our CALENDAR or LINKS, view shared files or photos, view the list archives, GO TO http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
