...the H16-44s - Ready to roll!

Some test fit shots...

The lugs that are up on this picture face down, and fit into the opening in the top of the pilot  

Here's a virtual mock-up, showing the lugs through the pilot.

This is how you convert these to Kadees...!

Are these for sale Mario? I could use a set....

Norm Charbonneau posted:

Are these for sale Mario? I could use a set....

I haven't even gotten the shell of to make sure they fit!

Wondering what version H16-44 you're playing with. I have the last Legacy issue in PRR. It may have a different ride height compared to the original TMCC ones.

I may play around with the ride height if it's worth it. I am thinking your spacers could at least be shortened in height if needed using a bench sander.

 I've already done that math  for you. We need to lower the ride height by 0.100" and then use this spacer at 0.080" to get everything to work. 

I pre-ordered a set of Zebras from the new catalog. Maybe I should pre-order some spacers/mounts too as them seem to be BTO as well 

Mario

you are getting to be quite good at this!

John Sethian posted:

Mario

you are getting to be quite good at this!

I learned from watching you!

I snuck away from the birthday party.

First test fit... well know more tomorrow. 

Good news.

If you lower the frame using the standard method. I use a fiber washer under the mount like we've done before. And use the spacer, which sets the steps a equal spacing, the bottom of the pilot sits at the trip pin height. This is what I normally design.

This is also as far back as the coupler can sit because of the anticlimber. Which is taken from scale drawings. The tab on the front of the coupler box and the trip pin will have to be removed, as well as any trip pin on the car right behind the engine. Because of the point on the pilot.

I believe we are ready to go...

thanks, 

Mario. 

My order came in this week...

All mounted up...