Re: 1930 Tudor Electrical(horn) problem

Posted by Alex on March 05, 1998 at 17:20:50

In Reply to: 1930 Tudor Electrical(horn) problem
posted by Frank A. Smallman on March 05, 1998 at 12:17:19

: I became the proud owner of a 1930 Tudor Sedan yesterday and when it was removed from the trailer, I checked the horn and it worked for a short period of time; then I saw a small stream of smoke come out of the box at the end of the steering box.My question, what am I going to get into when I remove the bail retainer around that cover.I was told, all I need to do is clean the elec. connections and everything should be OK.I can tell that some of the ole' pro's on this thread will have an answer.This is one of the best info threads I have ever seen.Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Hi Frank, Not had my Tudor for too long either.
I suggest you take the horn cover off (1 Screw) check that the horn motor isfree by turning it by hand. Maybee give it a bit of oil. Use your nose to check for the distinctive burnt insulation smell and look at the coils on the stator ( the bit that stays put) then look at the commutator thingy that should be clean and bright.

Disconnect the Horn and put a 6 volt globe ( A 6v globe with two wires on clips is a cheap tester) on the two wires feeding it and get " a helper" to push the button. If the light comes on and no smoke you probably have to repair the horn.

Checking the bottom of the steering column as suggested is a good idea as well for the added reason that the end of the horn wire insulator may have broken, moved sideways and short circuited. Cheap to fix, probably the most desirable gremlin to have to eliminate. I used a ceramic bead on mine.

I replaced the end plate for a leakless one at cost about $10 Aust from repro spares here cos my steering box had been converted to grease and I wanted oil in the box without the leaks.




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