Can't get the horn

latil · Post by **latil** » Tue May 13, 08 5:59 pm

Both of the Sparton horns on my car have failed. Yes the relay is fine and there's power to them.
Is it possible to repair these horns? They appear to be firmly rivetted together,which is a shame as I'm sure only the contacts need cleaning. One grumbles if clouted under power,the other does nothing.As I have MOT on Thursday,I've temp fitted a pair from a Volvo 240.It's not right or pretty but works.

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Tue May 13, 08 6:06 pm

Silly question Steve, do those horns have the adjuster on the top?

If they do, just a fraction of a turn can make the difference between a croak and blast!

If there is no adjuster, I'd be tempted to drill the rivets out, because I bet the rust has got in.

latil · Post by **latil** » Tue May 13, 08 6:26 pm

Yes,they have the adjusters,but,twiddling doesn't work.I've nothing to loose drilling out the rivets,4ba screws should put them back together.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue May 13, 08 7:30 pm

If you want to rivet them back together, we have a good range of rivets. Let me know the width of the rivet area and I'll send a good handful

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Tue May 13, 08 7:36 pm

Now that's an offer you can't refuse Steve!

latil · Post by **latil** » Tue May 13, 08 7:45 pm

Indeed it is and thank you. I shall have a look at the horns after Thursday(MOT day) and get them measured.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue May 13, 08 11:15 pm

i think i have some spare fury horns

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Wed May 14, 08 9:16 am

For some reason I just misread that as "spare furry horns"........

latil · Post by **latil** » Wed May 14, 08 9:59 am

I'll see Will later for a furry horn then.

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Wed May 14, 08 11:51 am

You could always try Derek and Clive.........................

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Wed May 14, 08 12:16 pm

Did Jane Mansfield like a furry horn?

Or was that a lobster?

latil · Post by **latil** » Wed May 14, 08 2:34 pm

Thanks to Will I now have the horn.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed May 14, 08 3:09 pm

I knew going to the gym was worthwhile.

Nothing like grabbing a nice pair of hooters eh?