Re: getting the horn button off
Posted by HH56 On 2023/7/12 19:02:07
And if the wire had insulation falling off right near the box which is a fairly common issue due to heat and grease, someone might have tried to tape the damaged area. Make sure there is no bulky tape around the wire or a terminal that is very large. Not sure about early models but if your steering box is the same as most Packard used mid 30s onward, the wire needs to pass thru a tube or conduit not much larger in ID than the wire diameter before it reaches the steering shaft.
It would also be a good idea to tie a length of strong but thin string on the end of the wire before you pull it thru. Having the string in place will make pulling a new wire down and help the end to enter the small tube much easier. Several have reported dental floss works well for this.
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It would also be a good idea to tie a length of strong but thin string on the end of the wire before you pull it thru. Having the string in place will make pulling a new wire down and help the end to enter the small tube much easier. Several have reported dental floss works well for this.
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