In a message dated 8/31/2000 4:11:58 PM Central Daylight Time,
moag@ix.netcom.com writes:
<< Yes, they are adjustable. There are a couple pages on the procedure in the
Factory Workshop (Bentley) manual. It states that it doesn't alter the pitch
but if not properly adjusted it results in "loss of power and roughness of
tone". Basically there is a lock nut under an adjusting nut towards the top
center of the horn (after cover removed). After loosening the lock nut, turn
the adjusting nut clockwise until contacts just separate (which stops horn
from sounding) then turn back other direction 1/2 turn and tighten back
down. The manual says to measure the amps being drawn as the means to do the
adjustment --- latter style s/b 8 amps. Turning adjustment screw clockwise
decreases the current. >>
Dave has it exactly right. I restored my horns several months ago (using
advice from this list) and they work perfectly. Of course, they are now
wrapped in newspaper waiting for the rest of the restoration...about three
years away and counting.
By the way, belated thanks to you who advised me on my heater. It works, too,
now, and is wrapped in newspaper...
Les Landon
1962 TR3B TCF644L
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