'40 Horns Need Tuned Up

Jim Johnston

Jim Johnston

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I'm looking for someone to repair/tune-up the horns from my '40. One does not work, and the other one sounds a little sick. I'd like to know if anyone has had a good experience with a vendor getting horns repaired. THANKS.
 
There is a guy called the horn doctor I think, somewhere up east. I'll see if I can come up with a name and number.
 
Jim,take the cover off and run some fine sand paper through the contacts.This may help. Russ
 
Jim, just to be sure, check the ground on the horns-the bracket that mounts to the frame should have a good,clean connection. Also make sure that the regulator is working with power coming off both horn connections, also making sure these are tight. I finally had to solder my horn to regulator connections on my 40
 
Thanks to all for the replys -
Lawson, If you could find the horn doctor info it would be much appreciated.

40ford, I did clean the contacts with fine sandpaper and had no change.

alanwoodieman, I do have a good ground. Power to the relay at both terminals, and the relay is working correctly. I can see what you mean by having to solder the connections. I did not mention that the car has been converted to 12V, but the 6V to 12V conversion gurus say this shouldn't make a difference except maybe in the tone.
 
I am running my 41 truck horn on 12 volts and just had to tune it a little, there is a screw to do so on the back-you must remove the bell cover to get to it. screw generally has some paint to sort of lock in place
 
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