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Bud · 06-04-2017, 10:41 PM

I searched on the Barn for this information (though I know I have it somewhere myself), and could not find it, but can anyone tell me the proper thickness of an original Sparton horn diaphragm versus the reproductions out there? Also, do any repro diaphragms have the proper shape and height to the center "rivet"?
What is the thickness of the original paper gaskets for the horn? One per side of the diaphragm?
Is A & L the source for the best of these parts, or do other vendors carry acceptable parts?
Thanks.

denniskliesen · 06-04-2017, 10:55 PM

I bought a reproduction diaphragm and the center point wedge was loose would turn, it was not sharp on the end like my original... and I did not use it. My original was warped and wouldn't work so I was given an original from a club member in good shape and of course it works great.

nstegall · 06-05-2017, 05:23 AM

Bud,

You want go wrong by buying everthing from A & L. They have the correct parts. They are good people and will get your order out that day and it will be well package.

Nei Stegall
THE HORN MAN
601-469-0878

Ron in Quincy · 06-05-2017, 06:48 AM

I agree with Neal Stegall The Horn Man, Allen Lepore does the same good job his father, Al Lepore did, and A&L Parts are excellent.

Ron

JohnLaVoy · 06-05-2017, 07:52 AM

A&L have the correct stuff for the horns, go with them.

Bud · 06-05-2017, 08:39 AM

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Hi thanks for the recommendation on A & L. I still would like to know the thickness of the original diaphragm (I miked .019 on my original part and .022 on the repro I have with the ugly looking center rivet). Near as I can tell the gaskets are thin, approximately .006" (brown paper bag thickness) but I cannot be sure with all the rust and the fact they are compressed.

holdover · 06-05-2017, 08:55 AM

Have a link to the A & L site? When I do a web search doesn't seem to come up. Thanks I need some horn parts..

RawhideKid · 06-05-2017, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by holdover

Have a like to the A & L site? When I do a web search doesn't seem to come up. Thanks I need some horn parts..

No web site, you must get personal with a phone call. Great folk to work with.

Ray in La Mesa · 06-05-2017, 09:48 AM

I have found the original gaskets are thin,like your paper bag. Replacement ones are quite a bit thicker and changed the tone of the horn. Go with the thin style, maybe a thick paper bag will do.

06-04-2017, 10:41 PM	#1
Bud Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 819	Horn questions I searched on the Barn for this information (though I know I have it somewhere myself), and could not find it, but can anyone tell me the proper thickness of an original Sparton horn diaphragm versus the reproductions out there? Also, do any repro diaphragms have the proper shape and height to the center "rivet"? What is the thickness of the original paper gaskets for the horn? One per side of the diaphragm? Is A & L the source for the best of these parts, or do other vendors carry acceptable parts? Thanks.

06-04-2017, 10:55 PM	#2
denniskliesen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 877	Re: Horn questions I bought a reproduction diaphragm and the center point wedge was loose would turn, it was not sharp on the end like my original... and I did not use it. My original was warped and wouldn't work so I was given an original from a club member in good shape and of course it works great.

06-05-2017, 05:23 AM	#3
nstegall Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 94	Re: Horn questions Bud, You want go wrong by buying everthing from A & L. They have the correct parts. They are good people and will get your order out that day and it will be well package. Nei Stegall THE HORN MAN 601-469-0878

06-05-2017, 06:48 AM	#4
Ron in Quincy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Quincy, CA. Posts: 1,708	Re: Horn questions I agree with Neal Stegall The Horn Man, Allen Lepore does the same good job his father, Al Lepore did, and A&L Parts are excellent. Ron

06-05-2017, 07:52 AM	#5
JohnLaVoy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 779	Re: Horn questions A&L have the correct stuff for the horns, go with them.

06-05-2017, 08:39 AM	#6
Bud Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 819	Re: Horn questions Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi thanks for the recommendation on A & L. I still would like to know the thickness of the original diaphragm (I miked .019 on my original part and .022 on the repro I have with the ugly looking center rivet). Near as I can tell the gaskets are thin, approximately .006" (brown paper bag thickness) but I cannot be sure with all the rust and the fact they are compressed.

06-05-2017, 08:55 AM	#7
holdover Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SW Virginia near the Blue ridge Parkway Posts: 674	Re: Horn questions Have a link to the A & L site? When I do a web search doesn't seem to come up. Thanks I need some horn parts.. Last edited by holdover; 06-05-2017 at 10:33 PM.

06-05-2017, 09:48 AM	#9
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: Horn questions I have found the original gaskets are thin,like your paper bag. Replacement ones are quite a bit thicker and changed the tone of the horn. Go with the thin style, maybe a thick paper bag will do.