magnetic uncouplers problem

[AllenB]

For some reason, my code 100 uncouplers don't seem to fit flush with my rails. They stick up about 1 mm higher than the rails where the couplers catch on them. According to the directions, you simply glue it to the ties. Anyone have this problem?

 

[waltr]

You may need to cut off the rail spike and tie plate details from the plastic ties.

 

[psychobeagle12]

According to the instructions, they are supposed to sit above the rails like that. All of mine do. You should get a coupler height gauge. The little shelf on the bottom will show where the magnetic pins need to be adjusted to to clear the magnet. Almost every kadee I have installed has had to have this pin adjusted up.

 

[jeffrey-wimberly]

That's correct. The top of the magnet is supposed to sit slightly higher than the top of the rails. I don't use them myself as I cut the coupler trip pins off. I do the uncoupling with a small flat tip screwdriver.

 

[AllenB]

That's correct. The top of the magnet is supposed to sit slightly higher than the top of the rails. I don't use them myself as I cut the coupler trip pins off. I do the uncoupling with a small flat tip screwdriver.

Thanks all. I thought I had bent my couplers back enough but apparently not...had to go back and bend them again. All is well!