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Tom Vogel 07-31-2013 10:00 PM

69-72 horn button assy?
 
Cr*p...:dohh:
HOW. Do these parts go together correctly. I get No movement (of the silver metal cup)with the screws tightened down. The contact ring is behind it and the cupped end is facing out towards the driver.
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Mister-B 07-31-2013 10:42 PM

Re: 69-72 horn button assy?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel (Post 6199031)
Cr*p...:dohh:
HOW. Do these parts go together correctly. I get No movement (of the silver metal cup)with the screws tightened down. The contact ring is behind it and the cupped end is facing out towards the driver.
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Make sure the metal disc that's at the bottom, has the raised part facing up so that it'll click when pressed. Spin it around to different areas to line up the holes. When installing the plastic parts and screws, make sure they fit well, and tighten down each screw a bit, going from screw to screw until tight but not TOO tight
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franken 07-31-2013 10:42 PM

Re: 69-72 horn button assy?
 
The round, sort of disk shaped spring goes in like an upside down bowl, then the metal cup, then the plastic ring with the insulators the screws go through. I think...

I'd guess you have the disk upside down.

I mocked up the parts from my horn junk pile in a wheel and it feels right.

I can snap a pic but too big to post.

Mister-B 07-31-2013 10:46 PM

Re: 69-72 horn button assy?
 
Like this

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...fe17f3ab10.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...21a66df8e7.jpg
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Tom Vogel 08-01-2013 01:31 AM

Re: 69-72 horn button assy?
 
Well... That's exactly the way I have it. Hmmm... I can't push mine in at all. I have a pic but for some reason the board is not letting me upload it. It looks just like Mister-B's pic.
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Mister-B 08-01-2013 01:53 AM

Re: 69-72 horn button assy?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel (Post 6199366)
Well... That's exactly the way I have it. Hmmm... I can't push mine in at all. I have a pic but for some reason the board is not letting me upload it. It looks just like Mister-B's pic.
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Loosen the screws a little, take a very small screwdriver, and slide the edge of the bottom plate in place to make sure it isn't pinched somewhere. You have to get it just right, or it'll be pinched and won't work
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Tom Vogel 08-01-2013 08:54 AM

Re: 69-72 horn button assy?
 
My bottom plate is an aftermarket repop. There seems to be alot of cup to it. Wondering if someone has a decent original theyd sell.

camrycurt 08-01-2013 04:28 PM

Re: 69-72 horn button assy?
 
Are you talking about the plate underneath the cup that flexes back and forth? If so, I have one that I'll send to you. It's a little rusty underneath but you can try it. It came in a parts lot that I got so I've never used it or installed it - it's factory so I assume it will work but you're welcome to give it a shot.

Give me your address and I'll send it to you.

Tinsmith9 08-01-2013 06:15 PM

Re: 69-72 horn button assy?
 
Tom, I think the info you got here is right. I just got mine to work for the 1st time this past week. The problem with mine was the rust in the bottom of the steering wheel wasn't allowing a good connection with the cupped contact ring. Like Mr-B said, just back the three screws off a little bit and you'll probably get the assembly to rock back and forth a bit. Good Luck!
Dan

D.PASSMORE 08-30-2013 10:10 PM

Re: 69-72 horn button assy?
 
Tom, Funny - I'm dealing with the same issue - for a year. Gotta figure this out. What was your solution?

Tom Vogel 08-31-2013 09:52 AM

Re: 69-72 horn button assy?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister-B (Post 6199377)
Loosen the screws a little, take a very small screwdriver, and slide the edge of the bottom plate in place to make sure it isn't pinched somewhere. You have to get it just right, or it'll be pinched and won't work
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That was apparently the problem. Works fine now.


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