American Flyer solution 4 "UNWANTED uncoupling of Knuckle Coupler by Ficus Pdt

Description: Offered by Ficus Products Tm. for the "S" gauge hobbyist. These custom made springs are Ficus design and custom manufacture "FICUS STA-Coupled spring". SUPPLIED IN PACS OF 10 springs This is the explanation as to there purpose: * All "replacement " knuckle couplers made prior to 2019 have a flaw. They were all made in Europe prior to 2019. The flaw results in "unwanted uncoupling " while running your consist on a layout. All Original Flyer couplers do not have the problem. I won't go into the reason this flaw resulted in the problem. In the past many of the "S gauge hobbyist were forced to glue the couplers to prevent the issue --- or some other "FIX" NOW ------ that old problem can be SOLVED. This spring can be installed on the coupler as shown on the picture. This prevents the uncoupling and does not ruin the coupler or its operation. The coupler can still be opened and function as intended. Some automatic uncouplers may not have enough push to open them --- but they will uncouple. IF your Knuckle couplers have a space between the top of the weight and the bottom of the coupler body of Roughly .150" the spring can be applied. You need a small needle nose pliers to grasp the open end of spring and rotate it around the "J" hook that connect to the weight until it snaps into place. Note: this will test your mechanical and dexterity ability. NOTE: The large end of the spring goes UP against the coupler body . This exercise can be undertaken with the coupler on a car but it's a little more difficult due to holding the car and working with the spring. These come in Pacs of ten springs ---- this saves on postage. 100% made in the USA Additional information can be obtained upon request. As always "If you don't like them ---- send them back for a refund". Please leave feedback it's important. Questions always welcomed !

Price: 6.85 USD

Location: Hamilton, Ohio

End Time: 2024-11-12T14:28:10.000Z

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