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M&A Roadster · 12-12-2015, 02:31 PM

I have review pictures of the 5 horns used on the model A. I'm new and mine is not one of them? I have taken it a part and have the motor working but it would be helpful if I knew what horn it is so I can try to get it working again. I know I should throw it out and get a proper one but they are a little expensive for that right now. Thanks, see pictures

2manycars · 12-12-2015, 02:40 PM

That does not look like an original model A horn.

M&A Roadster · 12-12-2015, 02:54 PM

I agree I hoped some could ID it so I could get some info on repairs

Bob C · 12-12-2015, 03:05 PM

Most of the modern replacements were Hutchins but that doesn't look
like one. A picture of the whole horn might help.

Bob

M&A Roadster · 12-12-2015, 05:09 PM

Thanks, I was trying to get 5 pictures uploaded, let me try again.

M&A Roadster · 12-12-2015, 05:10 PM

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sorry it seems to let me only do one at a time, let me try again

M&A Roadster · 12-12-2015, 05:13 PM

another one, the other thing about this horn is the screw that holds the cover on extends from the back cover all the way into the motor base.

nstegall · 12-12-2015, 06:02 PM

The horn in this pic is one of those Hutchins horns. They are not designed to be repaired nor rewound. When one goes out, you trash it and get another one or the correct horn for your baby. These cheap horns are everywhere. Not Model A horns.

Should you need me, I am here.

Neil
THE HORN MAN
601-469-0878

M&A Roadster · 12-12-2015, 07:22 PM

thanks for identifying the horn for me. I have the motor spining pretty fast. Do you know if I clean up the diaphragm install new gaskets will the horn work for now. Thanks for the information.

700rpm · 12-12-2015, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M&A Roadster

thanks for identifying the horn for me. I have the motor spining pretty fast. Do you know if I clean up the diaphragm install new gaskets will the horn work for now. Thanks for the information.

Take Neil's advice.

Tom Wesenberg · 12-12-2015, 09:53 PM

I would assemble it and give it a try. You may have to do some adjusting to get the right sound, and all those type of horns that I've seen have the adjustment on the diaphram, so you need to make sure the screw and lock nut turn OK before putting it together.

My 29 came with a common JC Whitney 6 volt horn, but it had excellent sound and worked great. I sold it and used the money to buy an original horn.

M&A Roadster · 12-13-2015, 08:07 AM

Thanks that helps, wasn't sure about the adjustment. I couldn't tell if it was the diaphragm and the rear screw which didn't look like it would do much if anything. I'm cleaning it up now, I'll make sure the diaphragm screw is working and give it a try. I'll contact the "horn man" after the holidays about a "real" A horn.

wmws · 12-13-2015, 03:53 PM

I have a horn like that. Once you get it adjusted, which a bit of a pain because there is no external screw, it works quite well.

12-12-2015, 02:40 PM	#2
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Horn identification question That does not look like an original model A horn.

12-12-2015, 02:54 PM	#3
M&A Roadster Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Southern most Florida Posts: 20	Re: Horn identification question I agree I hoped some could ID it so I could get some info on repairs

12-12-2015, 03:05 PM	#4
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,756	Re: Horn identification question Most of the modern replacements were Hutchins but that doesn't look like one. A picture of the whole horn might help. Bob

12-12-2015, 06:02 PM	#8
nstegall Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 94	Re: Horn identification question The horn in this pic is one of those Hutchins horns. They are not designed to be repaired nor rewound. When one goes out, you trash it and get another one or the correct horn for your baby. These cheap horns are everywhere. Not Model A horns. Should you need me, I am here. Neil THE HORN MAN 601-469-0878

12-12-2015, 07:22 PM	#9
M&A Roadster Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Southern most Florida Posts: 20	Re: Horn identification question thanks for identifying the horn for me. I have the motor spining pretty fast. Do you know if I clean up the diaphragm install new gaskets will the horn work for now. Thanks for the information.

12-12-2015, 09:53 PM	#11
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Horn identification question I would assemble it and give it a try. You may have to do some adjusting to get the right sound, and all those type of horns that I've seen have the adjustment on the diaphram, so you need to make sure the screw and lock nut turn OK before putting it together. My 29 came with a common JC Whitney 6 volt horn, but it had excellent sound and worked great. I sold it and used the money to buy an original horn.

12-13-2015, 08:07 AM	#12
M&A Roadster Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Southern most Florida Posts: 20	Re: Horn identification question Thanks that helps, wasn't sure about the adjustment. I couldn't tell if it was the diaphragm and the rear screw which didn't look like it would do much if anything. I'm cleaning it up now, I'll make sure the diaphragm screw is working and give it a try. I'll contact the "horn man" after the holidays about a "real" A horn.

12-13-2015, 03:53 PM	#13
wmws BANNED Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Coatesville, Pa Posts: 719	Re: Horn identification question I have a horn like that. Once you get it adjusted, which a bit of a pain because there is no external screw, it works quite well.