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Can't get the horn
Posted: Tue May 13, 08 5:59 pm
by latil
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.
Posted: Tue May 13, 08 6:06 pm
by Ivor
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.
Posted: Tue May 13, 08 6:26 pm
by latil
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.
Posted: Tue May 13, 08 7:30 pm
by Anonymous
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
Posted: Tue May 13, 08 7:36 pm
by Ivor
Now that's an offer you can't refuse Steve!
Posted: Tue May 13, 08 7:45 pm
by latil
Indeed it is and thank you. I shall have a look at the horns after Thursday(MOT day) and get them measured.
Posted: Tue May 13, 08 11:15 pm
by Anonymous
i think i have some spare fury horns
Posted: Wed May 14, 08 9:16 am
by Blue
For some reason I just misread that as "spare furry horns"........
Posted: Wed May 14, 08 9:59 am
by latil
I'll see Will later for a furry horn then.
Posted: Wed May 14, 08 11:51 am
by Kev
You could always try Derek and Clive.........................
Posted: Wed May 14, 08 12:16 pm
by Ivor
Did Jane Mansfield like a furry horn?
Or was that a lobster?
Posted: Wed May 14, 08 2:34 pm
by latil
Thanks to Will I now have the horn.
Posted: Wed May 14, 08 3:09 pm
by Anonymous
I knew going to the gym was worthwhile.
Nothing like grabbing a nice pair of hooters eh?