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eddie
Joined: 07 Jan 2008 Posts: 14
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:36 pm Post subject: Horn Push 1967 Midget |
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Well I have only just joined and here I am again. My 67 Midget has a rocker switch on the dash to sound the horn which I think is bxxxxy stupid the car is fitted with a moto lite alloy wheel. Can anyone tell me how to get two wires up the centre of the steering columm because i cannot for the life of me find any access point to feed the wires through !!
Help.
Eddie |
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buzzy bee
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, normally the steering box and colum has a hole right through it, does this one not?
Cheers
Dave
P.S... Welcome from me if I haven't already said. |
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47p2
Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2009 Location: Glasgow
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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I wonder if it has a replacement column at some time _________________ ROVER
One of Britain's Fine Cars |
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eddie
Joined: 07 Jan 2008 Posts: 14
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:09 pm Post subject: Horn Push 1967 Midget |
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Hi Mate,
I can't see a hole where a wire could come out of. I have tried pushing a wire down the centre of column but just appears to reach the end of the tube with no way of coming out.
Eddie |
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pigtin
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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Think you'll find it's picked up in the nacelle, close to the steering boss, for some reason they stop working due to the return being through the steering column bushes, I put the problem, with mine, down to the car having been standing for years and hardened grease in the bushes was providing unwanted insulation. I looked for hours for that non existent wire down the column and eventually fitted a push button to the nacelle.
I intend to try the original connections again, as having done about 6K miles since the restoration the column bushes might be conducting again. |
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buzzy bee
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
Can you not vey gently warm the bushes, not hot, but to melt/soften any hardened grease?
Cheers
Dave |
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pigtin
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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Didn't think of that Buzzy, but then it was only a theory I formulated after fitting an alternative horn push, and it is 'orribly cramped in the engine compartment. I believe it is a common problem on the Spridget and regular use may be the cure. I'll go out and check the grounding of the steering on mine in the morning and report back. |
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