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*Mister-B* · 01-14-2013, 11:31 PM

I just replaced my steering wheel with a different stock one, and I can't figure out how to put the internal horn parts back together so the horn works? There's a backing plate with 3 holes and some slits, a cup shaped metal piece, a plastic disc and 3 screws. There's this spring mounted pin that pokes up through the steering wheel. I think this is for the horn. I just can't figure out exactly how to mount it up so the horn will honk? I know as I try to figure it out, the horn honks like crazy lol
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**LockDoc** · 01-14-2013, 11:45 PM

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Here is a thread that I posted some info in see if it helps.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=horn

LockDoc

tommys72 · 01-14-2013, 11:50 PM

Lol...sounds like me a couple months ago...I had to make my neighbors mad with all the honking, then I figured out if I disconnected the battery, it wouldn't honk so much haha
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*Mister-B* · 01-15-2013, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tommys72

Lol...sounds like me a couple months ago...I had to make my neighbors mad with all the honking, then I figured out if I disconnected the battery, it wouldn't honk so much haha
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Lol. I was feeling the same way. It was night time when I was doing it too. Decided to finish it tomorrow
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tommys72 · 01-15-2013, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

Lol. I was feeling the same way. It was night time when I was doing it too. Decided to finish it tomorrow
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That's exactly when I did mine...makes it even better! Random horn honking at night haha
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Andy4639 · 01-15-2013, 12:02 AM

Ok I'm going to try and explain. The spring goes in the little hole to rest on the cam that has the copper ring around it. Then the metal spring plate that has the holes in it then the metal cup then the plastic with the screw holes to tighten it all down. That's from memory when I did mine a few weeks back.

Is this the parts you have?

*Mister-B* · 01-15-2013, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Ok I'm going to try and explain. The spring goes in the little hole to rest on the cam that has the copper ring around it. Then the metal spring plate that has the holes in it then the metal cup then the plastic with the screw holes to tighten it all down. That's from memory when I did mine a few weeks back.

Is this the parts you have?

Thanks Andy and LocDoc.

That's helpful, but I've still got a couple questions. That dial with the 3 holes that goes in first has an additional small pinhole that I don't see on the pic. Which way does it go? Also, how far do the screws go in? All the way?
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Andy4639 · 01-15-2013, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

Thanks Andy and LocDoc.

That's helpful, but I've still got a couple questions. That dial with the 3 holes that goes in first has an additional small pinhole that I don't see on the pic. Which way does it go? Also, how far do the screws go in? All the way?
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I don't know what you speak of, can you post a picture of it?
The first picture has the plastic ring with the three screw holders up side down and yes they go all the way in just hand tight not torqued down. Here is how it should go. Top is 1 middle 2 bottom last.

*Mister-B* · 01-15-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I don't know what you speak of, can you post a picture of it?
The first picture has the plastic ring with the three screw holders up side down and yes they go all the way in just hand tight not torqued down. Here is how it should go. Top is 1 middle 2 bottom last.

Turns out, the extra hole is on the cup shaped piece, and as long as the tab is facing to the top, I should be fine
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**LockDoc** · 01-15-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

Thanks Andy and LocDoc.

That's helpful, but I've still got a couple questions. That dial with the 3 holes that goes in first has an additional small pinhole that I don't see on the pic. Which way does it go? Also, how far do the screws go in? All the way?
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It doesn't matter where that small hole is located as long as you have the correct side of the disk up. Yes, screw the screws in all the way. There is a shoulder on them that bottoms out on the wheel. Just be gentle with them so you don't twist them off, they don't have to be very tight.

LockDoc

SCHRUMGMC · 01-15-2013, 01:06 AM

I wouldnt think it would be too difficult

*Mister-B* · 01-15-2013, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

I wouldnt think it would be too difficult

Yeah, ok kid...
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SCHRUMGMC · 01-15-2013, 01:27 AM

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Yeah, ok kid...
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I was being sarcastic man

and I am not a Kid Lol

SCHRUMGMC · 01-15-2013, 01:30 AM

Good Luck though

Longhorn 70 · 01-15-2013, 11:34 AM

Does this help?

**LockDoc** · 01-15-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn 70

Does this help?

Hi Vince,

The only problem with that illustration is that the small parts shown in the big box are not in the correct order. LMC is aware of it but won't change it.

Here is what it should look like...

LockDoc

*Mister-B* · 01-15-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Hi Vince,

The only problem with that illustration is that the small parts shown in the box are not in the correct order. LMC is aware of it but won't correct it.

LockDoc

Is number 9 one of them? They show a small piece going over the spring mounted nipple they pokes through the steering wheel. I don't see that part on mine. I guess it could have flown off when I took it apart, but I'm not seeing it
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**LockDoc** · 01-15-2013, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

Is number 9 one of them? They show a small piece going over the spring mounted nipple they pokes through the steering wheel. I don't see that part on mine. I guess it could have flown off when I took it apart, but I'm not seeing it
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I just added a corrected picture to my previous post.

#9 in the picture starting at the bottom of the box is a spring, aluminum pin and a plastic keeper that holds the spring and pin in the tower/nipple on the cancel cam/horn contact. It pushes in and turns to lock it in the tower/nipple.

LockDoc

*Mister-B* · 01-15-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

I just added a corrected picture to my previous post.

#9 in the picture starting at the bottom of the box is a spring, aluminum pin and a plastic keeper that holds the spring and pin in the tower/nipple on the cancel cam/horn contact. It pushes in and turns to lock it in the tower/nipple.

LockDoc

Gotcha. I went and looked at it again, and there is a red plastic hollowed out piece that surrounds the nipple, and is down inside the steering wheel base. I assume that's the piece I was afraid might have come off?
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*Mister-B* · 01-15-2013, 03:47 PM

Ok guys, I still need some help. I installed the pieces, but I can't get it to honk the horn, unless metal touches the center bolt. If I put it all together as it appears to go, it doesn't honk the horn when I press the horn button. It's like the current is carried through the nipple and the center bolt. I don't get it.

Here's a pic before installing anything but the steering wheel and bolt

Here's a pic with just the disc. I noticed it appears to fit best when turned so the concave part faces up, so that it clicks when pressed. I assume that's right. I tried it the other way too, and it still didn't work, and didn't feel right

This is with everything installed

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Longhorn 70 · 01-15-2013, 04:16 PM

thanks for the correction LoKDoc

67chevy1series · 01-15-2013, 04:57 PM

hey guys i know how everything goes and in which order its just that my 67 has a very loose horn. if i tightne the three screws then it get nice and tight but then the horn doesnt work... so if i loosen it it still doesnt really work. so i know for sure that the cup is correct and the little plate is correct to but the plastic ring might be wrong? it has very deep "sockets" and i noticed there is one style ring that doesnt have deep sockets which one do i use for a 67 68 sterring wheel?

*Mister-B* · 01-15-2013, 06:28 PM

Ok, now I'm wondering if the reason it isn't working, is that my truck is a '69, but I'm installing a 67/68 steering wheel? Are the horn contact parts different for 67/68 wheels?
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Andy4639 · 01-15-2013, 07:48 PM

Make sure the spring is long enough. As I stated before I had to strecth mine for it to work good.
Do you see it sparking when you put it together?

71Sixer · 01-15-2013, 08:12 PM

Not sure if this is your problem, but it looks like you have painted the inside portion of your column, and it may not be getting a path to ground when depressed. My column is bare metal underneath the plate that you have shown.

01-14-2013, 11:31 PM	#1
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	How does the steering wheel horn button mount? I just replaced my steering wheel with a different stock one, and I can't figure out how to put the internal horn parts back together so the horn works? There's a backing plate with 3 holes and some slits, a cup shaped metal piece, a plastic disc and 3 screws. There's this spring mounted pin that pokes up through the steering wheel. I think this is for the horn. I just can't figure out exactly how to mount it up so the horn will honk? I know as I try to figure it out, the horn honks like crazy lol Posted via Mobile Device

01-14-2013, 11:45 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,773	Re: How does the steering wheel horn button mount? - Here is a thread that I posted some info in see if it helps. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=horn LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-14-2013, 11:50 PM	#3
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: How does the steering wheel horn button mount? Lol...sounds like me a couple months ago...I had to make my neighbors mad with all the honking, then I figured out if I disconnected the battery, it wouldn't honk so much haha Posted via Mobile Device __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

01-15-2013, 12:02 AM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: How does the steering wheel horn button mount? Ok I'm going to try and explain. The spring goes in the little hole to rest on the cam that has the copper ring around it. Then the metal spring plate that has the holes in it then the metal cup then the plastic with the screw holes to tighten it all down. That's from memory when I did mine a few weeks back. Is this the parts you have? __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-15-2013, 01:06 AM	#11
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: How does the steering wheel horn button mount? I wouldnt think it would be too difficult __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-15-2013, 01:30 AM	#14
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: How does the steering wheel horn button mount? Good Luck though __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-15-2013, 11:34 AM	#15
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: How does the steering wheel horn button mount? Does this help? Attached Images __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

01-15-2013, 03:47 PM	#20
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: How does the steering wheel horn button mount? Ok guys, I still need some help. I installed the pieces, but I can't get it to honk the horn, unless metal touches the center bolt. If I put it all together as it appears to go, it doesn't honk the horn when I press the horn button. It's like the current is carried through the nipple and the center bolt. I don't get it. Here's a pic before installing anything but the steering wheel and bolt Here's a pic with just the disc. I noticed it appears to fit best when turned so the concave part faces up, so that it clicks when pressed. I assume that's right. I tried it the other way too, and it still didn't work, and didn't feel right This is with everything installed Posted via Mobile Device

01-15-2013, 04:16 PM	#21
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: How does the steering wheel horn button mount? thanks for the correction LoKDoc __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

01-15-2013, 04:57 PM	#22
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: How does the steering wheel horn button mount? hey guys i know how everything goes and in which order its just that my 67 has a very loose horn. if i tightne the three screws then it get nice and tight but then the horn doesnt work... so if i loosen it it still doesnt really work. so i know for sure that the cup is correct and the little plate is correct to but the plastic ring might be wrong? it has very deep "sockets" and i noticed there is one style ring that doesnt have deep sockets which one do i use for a 67 68 sterring wheel?

01-15-2013, 06:28 PM	#23
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: How does the steering wheel horn button mount? Ok, now I'm wondering if the reason it isn't working, is that my truck is a '69, but I'm installing a 67/68 steering wheel? Are the horn contact parts different for 67/68 wheels? Posted via Mobile Device

01-15-2013, 07:48 PM	#24
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: How does the steering wheel horn button mount? Make sure the spring is long enough. As I stated before I had to strecth mine for it to work good. Do you see it sparking when you put it together? __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-15-2013, 08:12 PM	#25
71Sixer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fenton, MO Posts: 151	Re: How does the steering wheel horn button mount? Not sure if this is your problem, but it looks like you have painted the inside portion of your column, and it may not be getting a path to ground when depressed. My column is bare metal underneath the plate that you have shown.



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