Good Day,
Just wondering................. Will a new MTH F7 B unit shell fit on a F7A powered body? Could you create a F7 ABA set all powered to operate on DC layout?
Regards,
Swafford
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Probably not, the chassis for the A unit is rounded in front, and I suspect the screw holes are unlikely to be in the proper places. As to whether you could hack one up to fit, I can't say.
Besides the screw holes you would have to cut the rounded end off the A unit frame. Not sure about the couplers on the front end, if you can remove or re-locate the coupler. I have not worked much on MTH engines.
I have swapped or turned around (180 degrees)an SD-45 shell on a Williams engine. Just needed to match up the shell and drill new holes in the frame. Williams engines have a universal truck assembly and swapping couplers is not difficult.
Lee Fritz
