| fortyfordguy | -- 07-10-2011 @ 3:18 PM |
|
Notice the recent post on the 39 horn. I am rewiring my 42 and want to check the horn wire. I thought the horn ring was like the 50's where you depress it and rotate to release it from the top of the steering wheel/column. No go. It won't rotate with casual force. Not wanting to break anything...is there some other method for getting the horn ring off that I am missing?
|
|
| 42wagon | -- 07-10-2011 @ 3:34 PM |
|
fortyford You have the right idea. depress the horn ring and rotate it slightly and it should pop out. That's the way mine came out and I didn't have to do anything else. Ted
|
|
| supereal | -- 07-11-2011 @ 5:59 AM |
|
As I mentioned (incorrectly for the '39) to remove the horn ring, press down and rotate it counter clockwise. There is a sponge rubber "donut" under the ring that usually has stuck to the ring and wheel. You don't need to remove the ring to check the wire. It emerges from the bottom of the steering box and terminates at the horn relay. If you are not having a problem with your horn, it is likely better left alone. The horn rings are often brittle, and break easily. It took me months to land a replacement. If the horn is intermittent, or inoperative, check the bullet connections along the top of front inside fender. More often than not, that is the problem. If you plan to remove the ring, be sure to order a new rubber insulator. It is part number 11A-3672. About five bucks at C&G.
|
|
| fortyfordguy | -- 07-11-2011 @ 10:58 AM |
|
Thanks for the tips. I think the horn worked ok when I drove the car last summer, but it's been a year. Now I'm reluctant to put a lot of pressure on the ring. I may give it one more healthy try and then perhaps just leave it be.
|
|
| TomO | -- 07-12-2011 @ 7:13 AM |
|
The problem with your horn is most likely the Horn relay. take a jumper wire and connect it between ground and the wire leading to the horn button. If the relay is good you will get a loud blast, if you do not get the blast, remove the relay cover and clean the contacts with tuner cleaner available at Radio Shack. Tom
|
|
| EFV-8 Club Forum : | https://www.earlyfordv8.org/forum |
| Topic: | https://www.earlyfordv8.org/forum/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=18&Topic=3375 |