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Posted by: dt4 Aug 21 2019, 05:43 AM
I am presuming that when the pad twists and locks into place it should be pretty secure?
I have tried it numerous times and have repositioned the plate on the back of the pad in all its possible orientations but the fit is really loose
Is there a knack or some way of adjusting the fit?
Posted by: Minerva's 914 Aug 21 2019, 06:24 AM
I am presuming that when the pad twists and locks into place it should be pretty secure?
I have tried it numerous times and have repositioned the plate on the back of the pad in all its possible orientations but the fit is really loose
Is there a knack or some way of adjusting the fit?
Check the horn rubber, may be worn or missing. 914Rubber makes a replacement
https://900designs-container.zoeysite.com/steering-wheel-horn-rubber-cuff
Posted by: Mike Fitton Aug 21 2019, 06:47 AM
Tension spring is probably broken, it is the piece with the 3 loops.
Posted by: dt4 Aug 21 2019, 07:00 AM
Tension spring is probably broken, it is the piece with the 3 loops.
No, its still there
I have a photo of the parts, Ill try to add it to the thread
Posted by: dt4 Aug 21 2019, 07:14 AM
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Aug 21 2019, 07:48 AM
tighten the three screws and make sure a horn boot is installed, also look at the three prongs on the horn spring and make sure that the strap spring ends are not broken
I am presuming that when the pad twists and locks into place it should be pretty secure?
I have tried it numerous times and have repositioned the plate on the back of the pad in all its possible orientations but the fit is really loose
Is there a knack or some way of adjusting the fit?
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Aug 21 2019, 07:52 AM
also we had these horn base plates made because of the clip breaking off
Posted by: dt4 Aug 21 2019, 02:12 PM
tighten the three screws and make sure a horn boot is installed, also look at the three prongs on the horn spring and make sure that the strap spring ends are not broken
I am presuming that when the pad twists and locks into place it should be pretty secure?
I have tried it numerous times and have repositioned the plate on the back of the pad in all its possible orientations but the fit is really loose
Is there a knack or some way of adjusting the fit?
which part is a horn boot?
can you spot it on the photo?
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Aug 21 2019, 02:26 PM
the horn boot is missing looks like a squashed black megaphone
tighten the three screws and make sure a horn boot is installed, also look at the three prongs on the horn spring and make sure that the strap spring ends are not broken
I am presuming that when the pad twists and locks into place it should be pretty secure?
I have tried it numerous times and have repositioned the plate on the back of the pad in all its possible orientations but the fit is really loose
Is there a knack or some way of adjusting the fit?
which part is a horn boot?
can you spot it on the photo?
Posted by: FlacaProductions Aug 21 2019, 02:55 PM
Posted by: dt4 Aug 21 2019, 03:12 PM
I will look through the boxes of parts and see if it is there, if not I am sure I will be putting in an order for things that need replacing / are missing so I'll put a list together as the exchange rate plus shipping is going to be a killer so I dont want to be placing frequent small orders
Posted by: sithot Aug 24 2019, 08:17 PM
Where does one find the "bakelite" (?) insulators that stand-off the tension spring from the horn plate?
I used some fiber washers on two of mine that were "too close to call" for creating a problem.
Thanks!
Tom
Posted by: raynekat Aug 25 2019, 02:13 AM
Where does one find the "bakelite" (?) insulators that stand-off the tension spring from the horn plate?
I used some fiber washers on two of mine that were "too close to call" for creating a problem.
Thanks!
Tom
Reproduction kit is here:
https://sierramadrecollection.com/Horn-Button-Hardware-Kit-60-76-p21568.html
Posted by: sithot Aug 25 2019, 04:45 AM
Where does one find the "bakelite" (?) insulators that stand-off the tension spring from the horn plate?
I used some fiber washers on two of mine that were "too close to call" for creating a problem.
Thanks!
Tom
Reproduction kit is here:
https://sierramadrecollection.com/Horn-Button-Hardware-Kit-60-76-p21568.html
Thank you.
Posted by: mmichalik Aug 25 2019, 11:31 AM
I had the exact same problem, sloppy horn button on the '74
Put that $14.00 rubber boot in there and it feels brand new.
Hope that works for you and thanks to everyone who put out the suggestions.
Posted by: dt4 Aug 25 2019, 12:44 PM
I had the exact same problem, sloppy horn button on the '74
Put that $14.00 rubber boot in there and it feels brand new.
Hope that works for you and thanks to everyone who put out the suggestions.
Thanks, thats reasssuring
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