Series MM horn

Post by **Squiggle** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:02 pm

Hi

Please can anyone offer a picture of an original horn for a 1952 Series MM, 918cc Sidevalve?

I have a kind offer of one to buy but I'm trying to be strictly original as I replace parts and I'm not 100% sure which one is for that model.

Many thanks

Post by **Welung666** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:11 pm

I'm pretty sure that your car should have the pair of wind tone horns.

Post by **Squiggle** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:22 pm

Gosh, quick reply. Thank you!

Sorry to sound dim, but have you any idea where I could locate an image of one please?

Have a good afternoon.

Post by **Welung666** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:30 pm

Although these are modern electronic versions.

If your really stuck I have a pair that work but need cleaning up or there are these on eBay.

Post by **Judge** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:30 pm

PM sent

Post by **Squiggle** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:52 pm

Judge wrote:PM sent

PM received

Post by **Squiggle** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:12 pm

Hi again,

Thanks for all the replies and it seems my poorly horn [circular with a plain, flat front] could be an original model. Not quite sure yet.

Seems there is a view that the twin air horns could have been and 'aftermarket accessory'.

I decided to clean up my faulty one and it has:

Clear Hooters Ltd

B'ham

'12 VOLT.HF.[500 OR 600]'

Engraved on the plate where the wires attach.

Very interesting ........I need a life eh?

It has eight screws around the outer part of the flat front and one centre one.

Any info' welcome.

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PS Will be looking at cream bakelite trafficator switch history next..... Mine is moody and doesn't work on roundabouts

Post by **wimor** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 12:39 pm

Hi,

I found information about my MM horn here. I hope it helps you too.

http://www.auto-part.com/britCatalogs/m ... =1&page=22

Greetings from Holland.

Post by **Squiggle** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 1:01 pm

wimor wrote:Hi,

I found information about my MM horn here. I hope it helps you too.

http://www.auto-part.com/britCatalogs/m ... =1&page=22

Greetings from Holland.

And Greetings to you too.

Thank you for the link.

Still unsure what model would have been on the car when it was 'born'...

No rush. Planning to take the [silent] one I have apart and see if I can adjust it as suggested in the manual....

Post by **mike.perry** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 11:17 pm

I read this after replying to your email. It sounds!! as though you have the correct horn. If you play about with the centre screw you may get it to work. The Windtones are listed in the parts book as an export option. If you want to see them in action I have them fitted to my car.

Post by **RogerRust** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:11 am

When you have cleaned and repainted the horn. You can adjust it with the screw or nut in the centre. Somewhere between fart one way and squeak the other you will find honk! You will need to test it on the battery with a thick piece of wire as they take a suprisingly high current.

Post by **Squiggle** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 10:48 am

RogerRust wrote:When you have cleaned and repainted the horn. You can adjust it with the screw or nut in the centre. Somewhere between fart one way and squeak the other you will find honk! You will need to test it on the battery with a thick piece of wire as they take a suprisingly high current.

Oh you and MikeP are fun!

Many thanks for the cheer-up and advice.

Would like a horn that I can choose the tone to suit the event! Even shout something......

'Get out of the road bunny!' Or a horn at the back shouting 'Please get off my tail'.

Thanks again.