My experience with AM cars is mixed.  The older models (box cars, 
reefers, 2 bay hoppers and etc) were (are?) tooled for their 'scale' 
coupler, while the newer models (spine, PS-2 CD, tank cars and etc.) 
have tooling for KD 802s.  Frequently the tooled screw holes are too 
large, especially on the PS-2 CD.  KD used to sell a drill bit for 
its screws.

Otherwise with a little practice and eye-hand coordination slipping 
the centering spring into the shank slot in the box (rolls off the 
tongue), putting the cap on and screwing in place can be done with 
two hands and a screwdriver.  

Ben Trousdale


--- In [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Dave, I would welcome being able to see a photo of how you do it 
without  any 
> special tools.  Do you have three hands, four hands, and are you a  
magician. 
>  Just kidding.  I need all the help I can get.
>  
> I am also very lazy and the SHS KD style couplers really have me 
spoiled  
> because they are already assembled.  
>  
> I look forward to seeing the photo.  Thanks again  -  Earl  Henry, 
Music City
>  
>  
> In a message dated 2/21/2008 1:02:32 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> 
> Hi  Earl, Buy KD 802 couplers, they come with the all correct
> screws. The AM  cars have a pad ready to accept the 802. If it will
> help I can post a photo  showing an easy way to assemble the 802
> couplers into their boxes with no  special tools....dave 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL 
Living.      
> (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-
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> 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)
> 
> 
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>




 
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