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wldtrout · 05-08-2016, 10:53 PM

I have 2 12 volt horns that need some tuning. Motors work but they don't sound so good. please contact me if you can help me out. Thanks

Mike V. Florida · 05-08-2016, 11:22 PM

I know these guys work on original Model A horns. Original Model A horns never came in 12 volts. Do you have pictures of the horns without covers for us to see and advise?

HORNS
1. No known website: Model A Horns (231) 577-1375 (Michigan)
2. No known website: Bill Randall: (315) 336-8841
3. No known website: Neil Stegall: (601) 469-0878
4. No known website: Jim Diehl: (231) 577-1375

C26Pinelake · 05-09-2016, 02:03 AM

Has your car been converted to 12 volt. ? WayneB]

leo · 05-09-2016, 08:01 AM

What make of horn? If your talking about a Hutchins from the 1960's look for posts and you will find enough information to do the work yourself if it does not involve rewinding the fields or armature. Replacing the diaphragm gasket and setting the correct tension on the diaphragm ratchet usually does it, the rest is cosmetic.

Kevin in NJ · 05-09-2016, 08:04 AM

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If the motor spins then it is little more then lubrication on the wavy disk and adjusting the pressure with against the diaphragm.

They also need a good connection and switch that can handle the current. If the switch is not good or the electrical path bad then it will not work right. So check the wires and the ground path.

wldtrout · 05-11-2016, 10:19 PM

Thanks guys, I will dig in first and see what I can do

05-08-2016, 10:53 PM	#1
wldtrout Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 202	Anybody rebuild oogah horns I have 2 12 volt horns that need some tuning. Motors work but they don't sound so good. please contact me if you can help me out. Thanks

05-08-2016, 11:22 PM	#2
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Anybody rebuild oogah horns I know these guys work on original Model A horns. Original Model A horns never came in 12 volts. Do you have pictures of the horns without covers for us to see and advise? HORNS 1. No known website: Model A Horns (231) 577-1375 (Michigan) 2. No known website: Bill Randall: (315) 336-8841 3. No known website: Neil Stegall: (601) 469-0878 4. No known website: Jim Diehl: (231) 577-1375 __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

05-09-2016, 02:03 AM	#3
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Anybody rebuild oogah horns Has your car been converted to 12 volt. ? WayneB]

05-09-2016, 08:01 AM	#4
leo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 734	Re: Anybody rebuild oogah horns What make of horn? If your talking about a Hutchins from the 1960's look for posts and you will find enough information to do the work yourself if it does not involve rewinding the fields or armature. Replacing the diaphragm gasket and setting the correct tension on the diaphragm ratchet usually does it, the rest is cosmetic.

05-09-2016, 08:04 AM	#5
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Anybody rebuild oogah horns Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If the motor spins then it is little more then lubrication on the wavy disk and adjusting the pressure with against the diaphragm. They also need a good connection and switch that can handle the current. If the switch is not good or the electrical path bad then it will not work right. So check the wires and the ground path.

05-11-2016, 10:19 PM	#6
wldtrout Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 202	Re: Anybody rebuild oogah horns Thanks guys, I will dig in first and see what I can do