customising is a beautifull thing when it turns out "right". due to
manufacturing irregularities , age, and inconsistency in certain items makes
for some funny problems in fittment. one thing you might be experiencing
is the felt steering shaft "bushing" might be seriously worn or missing or,
slipped out of place allowing the steering shaft to"wobble" or "wander" when
turned. another possibility might be a bent shaft(rare but possible).
obviously you must be the detective in this matter but i thought i would
share these ideas with hopes that it might help you trouble shoot your
problem. although the spring loaded horn contact is supposed to correct any
minor irregularities in the brass contact plate be certain the plate is
clean and as "flat" as possible as well as properly secured and not wobbling
about on the bakelite steering wheel surround.
chuck.
-----Original Message-----
From Mike MacLean <macleans at earthlink.net>
To: spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 12:37 AM
Subject: Moto Lita Sounds Horn When Turned
>I just installed the new Moto Lita 14" Mahogony steering wheel on my
>Bugeye. I must say it is a beautiful thing. There seems to be a
>problem when the wheel is turned to the left is sounds the horn. Turn
>it back straight or right and no horn. Also, just as with the stock
>steering wheel and repro horn push, the horn contact has a dead spot
>when the steering wheel is level, wheels straigh ahead. I have always
>had to turn the wheel to sound the horn. Not always a good thing! This
>problem continues with the new steering wheel and Moto Lita hub with
>horn push. I think the horn sounding when the wheel is turned left just
>will require some grinding on the small hub inside the back of the Moto
>Lita hub. Must be touching the brass ring for the horn contact that is
>attached to the steering wheel surround screwed to the dash. I think.
>Any ideas?
>Mike MacLean
>60 Sprite
>56 BN2
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