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Kube 06-02-2024 01:54 PM

testing horn
 

Okay, please tell me if I am incorrect...
To test an authentic horn, I believe all I need to do is connect 6v. to one wire and ground the other.
Yes? No? I'm full of poopy?

Thanks guys.

alexiskai 06-02-2024 02:04 PM

Re: testing horn
 

Yes, just connect a 6V circuit with one lead on each terminal. Polarity irrelevant.

nkaminar 06-02-2024 03:49 PM

Re: testing horn
 

Put a few drops of light oil on the bearings. Make sure the commutator is clean and the brushes are in good shape. Start with the adjustment screw loosened (counter clockwise) a bit to see if the motor will turn over. Then screw in the adjustment screw one click at a time (clockwise) until you get the sound you want. One other thing to do is to take the front off and put a little grease on the ratchet wheel that causes the noise.

Kube 06-02-2024 04:35 PM

Re: testing horn
 

Thanks fellas!

700rpm 06-02-2024 11:06 PM

Re: testing horn
 

Keep the original diaphragm. I’ve never found a repro that gives the right sound.


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