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Does anyone have a quick remedy for a sick sounding horn other than replacing it? It goes from sounding like a sick cow to a half sick cow to a sick cow that is trying to stand up. Occasionally it sounds as it should. I have cleaned the windings, the brass at the top of the armature is a bit worn. Anyone out there rebuild these items or do you just replace them? Looking for advice or a referral.
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Not sure what type of horn your working on. You can try a Search of this site above sometimes it works.
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Sorry. It is for a 29 Chevy, Claxon, 6v. ( I thought everybody should know that) :)
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Thanks Dan. Not sure that this is applicable to the 29 Klaxon but we will open it up again and take a look.
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The horn on my '28 sounded sick recently, so I took it apart, cleaned up all electrical connections (including brush springs, and brush holders - all electrical connection points), and put a couple of drops of 3-In-1 oil on the motor bearings.
Sounds great now!
Cheers, Dean
Dean 'Rustoholic' Meltz old and ugly is beautiful!
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Thanks Dean. I will do that. If I had to get up and work after nearly 50 years of not doing anything I'm not sure I would feel like doing anything either!! It has worked OK recently but not as well as it should.
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If any of you guys have a similar Delco Remy instruction for the 1931 pancake horns, I would really appreciate seeing it.
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I have a couple sick Klaxons and one really loud Montgomery Wards aftermarket replacement. Anyone have a recording of what a strong Klaxon should sound like for a 1929? 
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The sound of a properly tuned Klaxon is a combination of Edith Bunker screaming at Archie and fingernails across a black board. The problem with sick ones is generally lack of lubrication or wear (or both) between the motor shaft and bushings.
How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!
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The vibrator horns that followed the motor driven horns are a completely different animal. Klaxon is a trade name. They made both types though most are referring to a motor driven "A,OOGa" type horn when they use the term Klaxon.
I don't know of a written instruction on the 1931 pancake horn. They were discussed in some detail a while ago in Chat. Maybe someone can take the time and effort to search for the thread so others can find it.
How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!
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