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wanted to adjust my horn & took out the 2 screws in back instead of adjusting the 1 I should have. Haven't been able to get a sound out of it since. Motor spins but no sound
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Hey Welcome to the VFF
Usually there is one screw that holds the back cover on and the other screw is for the sound adjustment. The cover needs to be in place for the sound to be made
So are you saying that you have 2 screws that hold the cover on and one for the adjustment? -
Hey, WELCOME to the VFF!Originally posted by lpl87 View Post
Holy Smokes, I can't remember the last time I removed the adjusting screw. All I can tell ya is keep screwing the screw in until it presses the ratchet against the diaphragm. That is a pivot, when you screw in the screw, it teeters the bar against the end of the motor shaft, so it takes almost the whole length of the screw. Just be sure you are using the right screw....the one with all the threads.png "smile")
You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!Comment
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screwed it all the way in until the motor stopped turning but no soundComment
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And it worked before you removed the screws?Originally posted by lpl87 View Post
Check in the horn cap to be sure nothing fell out into the cap when you removed the adjustment screw.
A bit more thinking about it, it sounds like you lost the ratchet from the end of the motor when you removed the pressure off the motor. Check around the area and the end cap for the ratchet.Last edited by DaWizard; 08-14-2017, 12:02 PM.You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!Comment
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the back cover is on when your adjusting it correct?Comment
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Here is a nice horn tutorial check it out, this may help u figure things out
http://modelabasics.com/horn.htmComment
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Is there anything that can be done to a horn other then the adjusting screw? Horn does not sound like most even using the adjusting screw from one extreme to the other.10-21-2017, 07:34 PM -
Had a problem with the horn , traced it to a bad brush.
Replaced brush holder, spring etc. Tested with battery cover off reinstalled did not work, blew fuse. Three fuses later figured out that the screw that held cover was too long and hit brush. Put a few washers on screw. Horn works!05-28-2020, 11:39 PM -
hey y’all new here with a question. I have a 31 Model A and I’m trying to adjust the timing. My issue is I can’t get the cam screw to come loose. Any suggestions? I’ve tried wd 40 and different lubricants but can’t seem to break it loose. Am I missing something or could the screw just be seized in there? Thanks for any help.07-14-2018, 04:50 PM -
I have what I think is an aftermarket horn. It only has one screw in the cover and that is to take the cover off. The adjustment is underneath the cover. I was going to clean up the motor and replace the brushes but there does not seem to be any way to get it apart. I think I have heard that some of the repros are not rebuildable. Is that the case?02-23-2019, 03:51 PM -
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Somebody called himself a knucklehead. Well. here is another one. I have had problems with the horn on my 31 Tudor and have been taking the back cover of multiple times. The last time I guess I didn't tighten the screw enough since it come off while I was out driving. Yes, you guessed it, the cover came off and the car behind my ran it over making it into a flat piece of metal. So, here we go....05-31-2018, 07:31 PM -
Here's a picture of the round felt pad that fits around the adjustment screw. These felt pads are often missing. I was at Menards the other day to buy some felt door weather stripping, and it would work great to cut a round horn felt. It's 5/8" wide by 3/16" thick, and 17 feet long, and only costs $2 for the roll. It's a medium grey color but could be dyed black by using a felt tip marker....07-25-2017, 05:25 AM -
Got a deal on a Spartan and have zero idea where to hit it with the battery. Two screws on the back I assume? One seems to make a adjustment and the other is just a screw. Going to work now but plan on testing in the morning. Seller says works well....06-01-2017, 05:00 PM -
While working on my Model A today I read in Les Andrews red book to take the only screw out of the back of the horn to disconnect the wires for removal. Well I tried to do this, but that screw just turns and will not come loose so I can pull the back off the horn. Any suggestions or will I have to start in the front and work my way to the back to take it apart? Any suggestions would be apprciated....06-28-2018, 03:47 PM -
While working on the car tonight we learned a few new things.
1. Car was manufactured 2/16/29
2. It has a Stewart Warner aaaoooga horn.
3. The brake light is still a pain in the hind end!!
Question, is the horn an original or an after market brand??09-26-2019, 08:49 PM
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