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Old 03-11-2015, 09:35 PM   #6
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Default Re: horn armature rewound

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Originally Posted by mrtexas View Post
Ha, just discovered A&L is selling a new horn motor for $100, choice of sparton or stewart warner, about half
of the cost of a rewind of armature and field. Ordered one
of each! Not original design of motor but can't be seen unless you
look under the motor cover.
I hate to admit it, but IMHO the A&L horn motors work waaay better than any of the originals. Not because the parts are new. The armature is larger in dia and more massive, giving more torque. As a result, you can crank the adjustment in tighter to the diaphragm, giving a distinctly louder ahooga. Also, being more massive, it spins down slower, giving a nice long finish.
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