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post Aug 21 2019, 05:43 AM
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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?
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post Aug 21 2019, 06:24 AM
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QUOTE(dt4 @ Aug 21 2019, 07:43 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?


Check the horn rubber, may be worn or missing. 914Rubber makes a replacement

https://900designs-container.zoeysite.com/s...orn-rubber-cuff
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post Aug 21 2019, 06:47 AM
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Tension spring is probably broken, it is the piece with the 3 loops.
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post Aug 21 2019, 07:00 AM
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QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ Aug 21 2019, 01:47 PM) *

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
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post Aug 21 2019, 07:14 AM
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post Aug 21 2019, 07:48 AM
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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


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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?
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post Aug 21 2019, 07:52 AM
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also we had these horn base plates made because of the clip breaking off

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post Aug 21 2019, 02:12 PM
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QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Aug 21 2019, 02:48 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


QUOTE(dt4 @ Aug 21 2019, 04:43 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?


which part is a horn boot?
can you spot it on the photo?
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post Aug 21 2019, 02:26 PM
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the horn boot is missing looks like a squashed black megaphone

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QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Aug 21 2019, 02:48 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


QUOTE(dt4 @ Aug 21 2019, 04:43 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?


which part is a horn boot?
can you spot it on the photo?
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post Aug 21 2019, 02:55 PM
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post Aug 21 2019, 03:12 PM
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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
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post Aug 24 2019, 08:17 PM
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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
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post Aug 25 2019, 02:13 AM
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QUOTE(sithot @ Aug 24 2019, 07:17 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



Reproduction kit is here:

https://sierramadrecollection.com/Horn-Butt...-76-p21568.html
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post Aug 25 2019, 04:45 AM
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QUOTE(raynekat @ Aug 25 2019, 04:13 AM) *

QUOTE(sithot @ Aug 24 2019, 07:17 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



Reproduction kit is here:

https://sierramadrecollection.com/Horn-Butt...-76-p21568.html


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post Aug 25 2019, 11:31 AM
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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.
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post Aug 25 2019, 12:44 PM
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QUOTE(mmichalik @ Aug 25 2019, 06:31 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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