MT conversions

[untabubba]

I'm looking for some practical experience to help me begin my quest to convert many of my favorite cars from Rapido to MTs. I'm thinking it might be easier and better to just "swap out" the whole truck, rather than engage in hand-to-hand combat with those darn little springs! To that end I went looking and found there are quite a few types of trucks. How do I know which to use? Is there a prototypical protocol, or is it a matter of "taste"? Will they all fit? Also, I went, numbers in hand, to a very good LHS. I didn't tell the guy I had the numbers. I wanted to see what he would give me. Sure enough, he gave me a different number! I divulged the number I got from the MT website. He said they'd both work. I took the ones HE suggested and it was a breeze! No alterations required at all. So, what's up with THAT?? I'd appreciate any suggestions, stories or help anyone can give. Marc

[flaretired]

Thanks Pete for the Info. Was not able to post all day yesterday. Hopes this posts. Chuck

[flaretired]

Dose anybody know where I can find a chart that will tell me what kind of MT couplers I can use to convert Atlas deisel engines. I have three that I need to convert. They all have six wheel trucks. Chuck

[ginzokid]

Chuck, Try this link. Click on you manufacturer. http://www.micro-trains.com/00_conversions.htm Have fun!

[flaretired]

Thank you Pete. Chuck

[flaretired]

Found the couplers I needed and ordered them. Now I hope I can change them out. Chuck 🙂

[ginzokid]

You know where to go if you need help. Ask and we will help. Any time, if any of you guys are afraid to tackle a conversion......Prin is an expert......

[flaretired]

The couplers arrived and the engines are converted. A lot easier than I thought it was going to be. My only problem was finding a screw driver small enought to get the screws out. Then I remembered about the starter kit I had from MT and found it. Thanks again for all the help. Chuck

[ginzokid]

And another conversion monster is created!!! Way to go Chuck!