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ljudice

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MTL TBOX Issue
« on: October 19, 2021, 01:12:04 PM »
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Anyone else notice they don't stay coupled to each other on 24" curves?

The problem is seen on the straight-curve transition - and affects all my TBOXs....
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Re: MTL TBOX Issue
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2021, 01:16:31 PM »
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Quote from: ljudice on October 19, 2021, 01:12:04 PM
Anyone else notice they don't stay coupled to each other on 24" curves?

Might be the spring in the coupler .
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Re: MTL TBOX Issue
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2021, 04:11:14 AM »
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Quote from: ljudice on October 19, 2021, 01:12:04 PM
Anyone else notice they don't stay coupled to each other on 24" curves?

The problem is seen on the straight-curve transition - and affects all my TBOXs....

I have 18" radius curves and they run and stay coupled just fine. Perhaps a puff of Grease 'Em graphite powder into the draft gear boxes to lubricate them?
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Re: MTL TBOX Issue
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2021, 11:59:37 AM »
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Mine have had no issues so far on my 24" curves, although I really don't have much run time on them.
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Re: MTL TBOX Issue
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2021, 01:45:35 PM »
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Are the coupler boxes held together with screws? If so, try loosening them 1/4 turn, Might help
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Re: MTL TBOX Issue
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2021, 04:38:21 PM »
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oddly found issue only arises when coupled A to B ends!


I'll try these tips... 


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