Errr, the ground is supposed to be on the other side of the horns, not
in the column. IOW, current flows from ground, through the horns,
through the switch on the steering column and to the battery. Note: I
don't want to hear any arguments about which direction current flows!
CR
On 8/27/2012 12:10 PM, W. David Houser wrote:
> Listers,
> Noticed that I am able to move the steering wheel up and down about 1/16" in
> my 67 BGT while trying to fix my horns. Took off the black covers over the
> turn signal switch and see the problem. The movement is right at the top of
> the column behind the self canceling arms. Has anyone else replaced that upper
> nylon bearing(#24 in Moss catalog)? I know the wheel must come off, anything
> else?
> The horn problem, incidentally, is caused by there being no ground at the
> column itself. I plan to ground a wire from the steering column clamp to a
> body ground under the dash for a repair. Horns checked out and they work.
> TIA,
> _______________________________________________
>
> Mgs@autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation $12.75
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/ccrobins@ktc.com
_______________________________________________
Mgs@autox.team.net
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Unsubscribe:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/mgs-archive@autox.team.net
|