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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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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 378 Joined: 24-December 15 From: Chapel Hill, NC Member No.: 19,489 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
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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Tension spring is probably broken, it is the piece with the 3 loops.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 503 Joined: 26-May 19 From: England Member No.: 23,161 Region Association: England ![]() ![]() |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,157 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None ![]() |
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? |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,157 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None ![]() |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 503 Joined: 26-May 19 From: England Member No.: 23,161 Region Association: England ![]() ![]() |
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? |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,157 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None ![]() |
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? |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 503 Joined: 26-May 19 From: England Member No.: 23,161 Region Association: England ![]() ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) 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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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 25-October 06 From: Virginia Member No.: 7,090 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
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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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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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 25-October 06 From: Virginia Member No.: 7,090 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
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 Thank you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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MikeM ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 750 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
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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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 503 Joined: 26-May 19 From: England Member No.: 23,161 Region Association: England ![]() ![]() |
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