Replacing the horn push adjustable steering wheel

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Hi All,

I'd like to replace the horn push on my 3000 with adjustable steering wheel. My present one is original, but cracked a bit like the fried marbles we used to make as kids.

Can this be done without taking the whole assembly (turn signal,etc.) apart?

Thanks, Jeff

 

[bighealeysource]

Hey Jeff,
Yep, it's easy. Just carefully pry off the chrome retaining ring on the bakelite trafficator and the horn push button will be accessible. When you take it off be careful to not lose the pieces behind it - brass piece that contacts the horn contacts on the trafficator and the spring. These usually seem to launch themselves into the far reaches of your garage or interior ! Then simply insert the new one and put all back together.
Regards,
Mike

 

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Hi All,
My present one is original, but cracked a bit like the fried marbles we used to make as kids.

Thanks, Jeff

Jeff, thank you for that flashback!
I used to do that. Ah, good times when life was so simple.
Cheers,
Roger

 

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Hi All,
My present one is original, but cracked a bit like the fried marbles we used to make as kids.

Thanks, Jeff

Jeff, thank you for that flashback!
I used to do that. Ah, good times when life was so simple.
Cheers,
Roger

Roger,

I'm glad somebody else remembers fried marbles. That was fun-what was that, fourth grade or so?

Jeff

 

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Hey Jeff,
Yep, it's easy. Just carefully pry off the chrome retaining ring on the bakelite trafficator and the horn push button will be accessible. When you take it off be careful to not lose the pieces behind it - brass piece that contacts the horn contacts on the trafficator and the spring. These usually seem to launch themselves into the far reaches of your garage or interior ! Then simply insert the new one and put all back together.
Regards,
Mike

Mike, thank you, that is a big help. I'll let you know how it goes.
Jeff

 

[AUSMHLY]

Hi All,
My present one is original, but cracked a bit like the fried marbles we used to make as kids.

Thanks, Jeff

Jeff, thank you for that flashback!
I used to do that. Ah, good times when life was so simple.
Cheers,
Roger

Roger,

I'm glad somebody else remembers fried marbles. That was fun-what was that, fourth grade or so?

Jeff

Jeff, we must be about the same age. Yes, about 4-5th grade. I use to fry them and place them in ice water. I had quite a collection of different sizes too. When we would visit my grandparents, I played marbles with my uncle who was one year older then me. Two boys playing marbles on the dirt sidewalk, under that big tree in front of Grandma's house in Massachusetts. Again, thank you for that flashback. Those were some of the best times I had growing up as a kid. Cheers!

 

[CJPARNELL]

Where can I buy a new button?
Thanks - Curt
Please email me CJPARNELL@AOL.COM

 

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Thanks for reminding me, I promised to post how it went.

I found the horn button at AH Spares in the UK. Seems it is difficult to find with the suppliers here in the US, but maybe I didn't look hard enough. Anyway, it was a pleasure dealing with AH Spares.

Installation was as promised- easiest thing I've done on any car. It takes a very thin blade screwdriver, or even a razor's edge, to pop off the old horn button. Catch anything that flies out at you, and put it back with the new button.

It takes longer to describe the process that to do it.

Jeff