Clockwork Horn

[oldmanandakid]

Is this a Model A horn? It sounds right and looks about right but it is mechanical rather than electric. It appears to have a bracket for a bolt on attachment. It works but the return spring carrier is broken and has to be reset manually. The only legible inscription on the tag is "R-10".

Questions: What is it? Where can I look for repair parts?

Thanks, Jerry

[700rpm]

That's an after-market horn, not original to the Model A. I have only seen them installed so that they are foot operated. It's an interesting item and I don't think I've ever seen one at a swap.

[J Franklin]

They used them on the door of Model T Fords. Pep Boys, Sears, Monkey Ward, & etc.

[Willie Krash]

It looks like a Stewart Warner looking at the mount. If so it should have a pretty good gear box in it and should be easy to get going. If I remember and I doubt it <grin> it should be a 145A?

[2manycars]

I have one of those. Years ago, before caller ID, we kept one near the phone, so when an obscene call came in, we could blast them in the ear.

[Clem Clement]

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Take it apart and clean the gears and plunger. Grease and oil it well. They make a great sound. Clackson made many horns like that. usually there is a brass plaque on the cover.Clem

[mass A man]

Some early trucks used these horns. I had a 1909 Autocar 2 ton coal truck, Open C cab, 2 cylinder engine, acetelyne lamps, the only wiring on the entire truck was the two spark plug wires from magneto and the "P" lead. Looked like the exact same horn.

[oldmanandakid]

Thanks Guys. The depth of knowledge here is remarkable.......Jerry

[oldmanandakid]

mass A man is this your truck?

http://forums.aths.org/PrintTopic164345.aspx

[w.michael]

If you want to see and hear one of these horns in action, watch "The Absent-Minded Professor." He had one of these horns on his flying Model T.

W. Michael