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.
Not sure what type of horn your working on. You can try a Search of this site above sometimes it works.
Sorry. It is for a 29 Chevy, Claxon, 6v. ( I thought everybody should know that) :)
Thanks Dan. Not sure that this is applicable to the 29 Klaxon but we will open it up again and take a look.
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
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.
If any of you guys have a similar Delco Remy instruction for the 1931 pancake horns, I would really appreciate seeing it.
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?
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.
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.