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 Posted - March 09 2016 : 01:27:25 AM
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Hello,
I have some Tyco-Mantua rolling stock from the early 1960s, including three F9 engines and various freight cars. What are the options for replacing the original horn-hook couplers? Will the Walthers #433-1410 or Life Like #1410 horn-hook coupler work on the older Tyco-Mantua rolling stock? I want to stay with the horn-hook type rather than converting to a knuckle coupler.
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Posted - March 09 2016 : 10:01:58 AM
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It shouldn't matter, as long as the hole sizes match. Do yours have small or large holes?
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Posted - March 10 2016 : 3:27:38 PM
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quote:It shouldn't matter, as long as the hole sizes match. Do yours have small or large holes?
Originally posted by dastumer - March 09 2016 : 10:01:58 AM
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These Tyco couplers are the small hole horn-hook type. The Walthers and Life Like ones that I mentioned seem to have a small hole too. I could buy some NOS Tyco couplers but I was wondering if there was a source of currently manufactured horn-hook couplers that would work on the older Tyco-Mantua rolling stock. Does the plastic in the old couplers become brittle with age?
It was difficult to open the rear coupler pocket on one of the Tyco F9 engines to remove the broken coupler. Tyco used a brass rivet which was not made to be removed. I think I can use the rivet again but I would prefer to find a new pin to replace the rivet. Any ideas on what I could use?
Thanks for the reply
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Posted - March 10 2016 : 8:30:44 PM
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I've had success with the life like horn hooks.
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - March 10 2016 : 8:32:33 PM
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You can gently pop open the coupler box with a small flat head screwdriver. Then squeeze together with pliers.
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Posted - March 10 2016 : 9:03:23 PM
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You could probably use a section cut from a fat paperclip and bent at a right angle to replace the rivet, if you clued it in.
Tyco horn-hooks are fortunately made of a very good quality plastic that has aged rather well, retaining strength and springiness.
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Posted - March 11 2016 : 02:28:09 AM
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quote:You could probably use a section cut from a fat paperclip and bent at a right angle to replace the rivet, if you clued it in.
Tyco horn-hooks are fortunately made of a very good quality plastic that has aged rather well, retaining strength and springiness.
Originally posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman - March 10 2016 : 9:03:23 PM
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I decided to find some brass rod of the same size as the coupler rivet pin. I'll peen both ends of the brass pin with a nail set tool after the new coupler is installed in the pocket.
It was my fault that the F9 rear coupler broke. I bumped it while handling the engine.
Thanks for the suggestions
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Posted - March 11 2016 : 11:23:31 PM
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| Hey Funit, PM me your address and I'll mail you a bunch of 'em. I've been getting into the earlier Mantua stuff and I'm not using the horn hooks. Barry
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