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Spring under the Horn Ring on a 1950 FORD CAR
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sarahcecelia |
07-30-2021 @ 12:33 PM
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Which end of that spring goes toward the nut on the shaft that holds the steering wheel on? The small end, or the large end??
Regards, Steve Lee
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sarahcecelia |
07-30-2021 @ 1:30 PM
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The horn ring and it's locking base just "POPPED off!! I put the locking base back on and tightened those 2 long, fine thread, screws SO TIGHT- that any more would strip the threads!! Then I put that spring on, large end down , and installed the horn ring-and when I connected the battery the horn blew right away ( before I got in the car!!) ? Spring must be installed upside down! (large end down). Took the horn ring off- And that darn base piece POPPED OFF AGAIN!! I put a very tiny bit of lube on their threads, and reinstalled it!! VERY TIGHT!! The theads feel good, and the M/C screws thread very nicely; and Again I tighted them REAL TIGHT!! I think that spring goes, SMALL END DOWN??? Is that assumption right ??( It's a very difficult thing to work on; so I don't want to have to do it again!!) Thanks for your help!!! Regards, Steve Lee
This message was edited by sarahcecelia on 7-30-21 @ 1:32 PM
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carcrazy |
07-30-2021 @ 3:43 PM
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You are correct. The small end of the spring goes down.
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