There is about a second delay from when the horn button is pushed to the time the horn actually sounds. Then it takes another second from the time the horn begins to sound to the time it barks at its fullest. In other words, the horn does not bark loud and instanteneously when the button is pushed.
Any advice? Thanks.
John Vardanian
Horn Problems 250GT
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Hi John,
I'd put a test light on the power lead to the horn, and see if it reacts as slowly to the push of the horn button. There is a relay that could be slow to react, but this would confirm the root of the problem. The pump may also be getting old and not generating enough air quickly enough to operate the reeds/diaphrams. The horns may also need a slight adjustment screwing them in or out slightly to match the amount of air needed to vibrate the reed. Do the adjustment with small increments.. It's very easy to get the horns all out out adjustment, while driving the neighbors crazy!
Tom
I'd put a test light on the power lead to the horn, and see if it reacts as slowly to the push of the horn button. There is a relay that could be slow to react, but this would confirm the root of the problem. The pump may also be getting old and not generating enough air quickly enough to operate the reeds/diaphrams. The horns may also need a slight adjustment screwing them in or out slightly to match the amount of air needed to vibrate the reed. Do the adjustment with small increments.. It's very easy to get the horns all out out adjustment, while driving the neighbors crazy!
Tom
horn compressor oil
I might add here
that the compressor
may need to be cleaned
and or oiled
this brings up a question
what is the proper oil
to use in the horn compressor
(FIAMM OIL obviously)
but
where do we get it
or what is a suitable
commercially available substitute
that the compressor
may need to be cleaned
and or oiled
this brings up a question
what is the proper oil
to use in the horn compressor
(FIAMM OIL obviously)
but
where do we get it
or what is a suitable
commercially available substitute
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horn compressor oil
in the abscence of a professional opinon
I would probably obtain some
Sewing Machine Oil
and use that to lubricate the Horn Compressor
I would probably obtain some
Sewing Machine Oil
and use that to lubricate the Horn Compressor
sewing machine oil
hey tom
while you are at the upholster's
could you ask him what kind of sewing machine oil
he would recommend
and any sources for same?
(those upholstery sewing machines go for big buck$
so maintainence has got to be paramount)
while you are at the upholster's
could you ask him what kind of sewing machine oil
he would recommend
and any sources for same?
(those upholstery sewing machines go for big buck$
so maintainence has got to be paramount)
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