I am updating the conversion to Kadess of the MTH GP35..
When I initially published I had stated That I used the GP9 mounts.. That was an error. I had used the GP30 mounts. I also pulled them to round off the front of the mount and filled in all the gaps. Since this is an easy bolt on conversion. It was just a matter of unscrewing and make the changes.
Next I want to cover how I determine which of Mario's Kadee mounts I use with the MTH pilots.
The MTH premier pilots come with holes already predrilled for the Kadees since most of the later production is 2/3R capable. These engines will have the predrilled holes. The position of these holes will determine which one you use. The GP30 and the GP40 holes are in the same location. The GP9 holes are set farther back. On the picture below: left is the GP 30 Mount and on the right is the GP9 mount. Note the difference in the hole location. The simple way to determine what you need is to simply align the holes on the mounts to the pilot. The front of the mount needs to be( where it starts angling down) lined up with the top of the pilot. Once you have determined which one you will use, you can start your conversion.
The other thing I have been doing now is rounding out the front of the kadee mount at the point were the coupler/draft gear box is inserted. I do it because it looks more prototypical. You don't have to do this.
I hope this helps.
Part List MTH GP35 Updated part list
Part List: #740Type E Couplers Change to Kadee 743s
Lionel GP30 Kadee mounts https://www.shapeways.com/product/43...ionId=57308314
MTH GP35 Modified GP30 mount I had to modify the mounts the same way I did the SD45. Sand both sides down until they fit the gap in the pilot. The next step
The next step I installed the 743s into the mount and then sanded off the angles. Using the green putty, I filled in the gaps then sanded to desired shape.
I then mounted them on to the pilots using the MTH predrilled holes for Kadee couplers. After I used the green putty to fill in all gaps. Let it dry and sanded. Then off to paint.
Now because I had originally used 805s. I had to do this in order to make everything fit. By using the 743s you will eliminate this step.
