I wish to convert cars with these trucks to Kadee couplers.
How do you remove the lobster claw coupler? Any pictures?
Can it be reinstalled later?
Thank you.
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Your best bet is to convert the older style MTH trucks which the coupler arms come off after removing one mounting screw for the coupler arm. I would personally not remove couplers from the newer style trucks....
ctr posted:I wish to convert cars with these trucks to Kadee couplers.
How do you remove the lobster claw coupler? Any pictures?
May I suggest that you visit the 3-Rail SCALE (3RS) Forum for further information.
Can it be reinstalled later?
General, no. On most all of the current MTH 3-Rail truck assemblies, the mounting for the claw must be broken/cut off the truck frame.
Thank you.
Yes they can be disassembled. Remove every screw you see. When done every part will be removed. You just reassemble it without the 3 rail coupler. You shouldn't have to bend or break anything. I believe Erics Trains has a good video on You Tube that shows how to do this. The hard part is keeping track of the springs in the truck frames. 3 on each side. A pointed pair of tweezers is a must or a very small flat bladed screwdriver. These things tend to fly. A good way to do it. Place the truck inside a clear plastic bag that still gives you enough room to work and see what your doing. This way when a spring flys. They always do. You have a good chance of finding it in the bag. This is a tedious project. You need patience to deal with the springs and to hold everything in place when putting it back together.
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Andrew
Dremel tool with a thick fiberglass cut off wheel. I took a few apart and took forever to put them back together. Time is money.... cut all that crap off and be done with it.
I hate MTH trucks for that reason alone!
