I agree, that stuff behind mine was like hard tar. It had to literally be chipped off the horn ring.
The air is a good idea, I wonder if some penetrating oil shot in with the tube attached around the circumference of the horn ring will help soften whatever is back there too? It will not bother the Bakelite horn button at all. Make sure the battery is disconnected or it will be a noisy procedure!!
Good luck,
Bob J.

Blanche has been fed Ethanol free gas for her entire life. My grandmother was religious about it, and my uncle was as well. I have a bit of a travel to get ethanol free gas, so i buy it 10 gals at a time using containers.

Looking to go to a high octane, and add an ethanol remover, such as Biobor EB.

Any thoughts on this or recommendations, if I go this route?

It feels like a stop. If it's debris, it's very hard. I'm going to try blowing compressed air behind the button. It turns freely, but only a small fraction of a turn, so something is out of order.

Looks real nice Don!

Hi. Haven't been on this forum for a while. Spotted some interesting Packards on FB Marketplace today:

1942 Clipper Sedan. Looks solid, but will need full restoration. Asking $2,500. Idaho:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/413020904990894/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A8c99c8cb-995b-4c42-8e13-99b77e134d49

1940 110 Coupe. Has been streetrodded with a Chrysler 440 out of a 1970's Imperial. Needs a lot of cosmetics, but body looks reasonably straight. Probably overpriced at $9K. Oregon:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2102323056805319/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A8c99c8cb-995b-4c42-8e13-99b77e134d49

1935 1205 Sedan. Restored car with original interior. Looks very nice, but I don't care for the incorrect two-tone paint scheme (blue with black fenders). Wish people would not paint these cars like this. Asking $58K. Car located in Seattle, WA area:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/455059083639131/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A8c99c8cb-995b-4c42-8e13-99b77e134d49

1955 Clipper Custom Constellation. Rough trashed and bashed parts car. Windshield is knocked out. Appears it is in a salvage yard with several other 1950's Packards. Seller asking $1,400. Wyoming:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/692695408689721/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A8c99c8cb-995b-4c42-8e13-99b77e134d49

1938 Six Sedan. Very solid original car with original paint and a more than decent looking original interior. Original ID decal still readable on firewall. Seller asking $18K. Car located in VA:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/966896504901040/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A673f59af-b0dd-46c2-9fa9-a4f7d5a1b348

1929 626 Coupe. Solid looking original car. Runs and drives. Ad states engine was rebuilt sometime in the 1960's and has good oil pressure. I really like this one. Seller asking $19,500. Rhode Island:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1583083569152023/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A673f59af-b0dd-46c2-9fa9-a4f7d5a1b348

1937 115C Touring Sedan. Rough unrestored. Interior totally trashed, but outer sheet metal does not look too bad. May be more of a parts car than a resto project, but what do you think? Asking $1,500. New Hampshire

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/410011948588943/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A673f59af-b0dd-46c2-9fa9-a4f7d5a1b348

1939 Six Opera Coupe. Restored with new paint and interior. Interior is nice, but two tone paint scheme is incorrect. See some poorly done body work around the trunk lid area. Seller asking $18K. Pennsylvania:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/479702711283350/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A673f59af-b0dd-46c2-9fa9-a4f7d5a1b348

1951 Henney hearse low rider street rod. Love the ad photos taken in a cemetery. 2024 World of Wheels award winner. Seller asking $17,900. Located in Indianapolis, IN.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/409870755201957/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ac27e0444-c0c4-4fa0-b0f6-e58bc32a8831

1933 1001 Convertible Coupe. Partially restored but has a long way to go to completion. Still, definitely a worthy project. Asking $57,500. Ohio:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2066679823701697/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ac27e0444-c0c4-4fa0-b0f6-e58bc32a8831

1939 1703 Super Eight Sedan and 1940 180 Super Eight Sedan. Cars do look relatively solid and complete. Package deal. Both cars for $12,500. Some work completed but obviously will need full restorations. Seller states over $24K invested. Oregon:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/407486435434130?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Aede652c9-b443-44f9-95e9-ee09f14f2529

1957 Clipper Town Sedans. Another two for one deal. Looks like you could make one good car out of what is there and have a lot of parts left over. Only $1,500 for both cars. Includes two NOS quarter panels and rechromed bumpers. Idaho:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/773439144849895/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A21fc3ddc-e4d1-4893-b0fb-fae41198d05c

Re-installed the trim on the front of my heater. Now, just waiting on the new core before fully reassembling it.

Thank you Guscha and TxGoat. Good idea with the nuts. I'm on it.

There is no "Stop" other than debris, you will need to turn it further CCW to disengage the 4 bayonet mount clips on the bottom of the button. The interior spring will push it up and off once the clips clear their 4 seats on the metal centre ring. They are 4 simple prongs in the formed metal ring otherwise the ring is smooth, no other "Stop" exists.
Bob J.

Well got everything run and correct to diagram …all works ok..the headlights were not working due to a really old dimmer switch..when I disconnected on side they came right on…my only issue now is when I pull the panel switch on..the reading light and panel lights come on for awhile but then the fuse pops and turns it all off..the previous owner ran a 20 amp fuse between the light switch to panel switch wire..this was not on diagram…so maybe there were issues before and that’s why they ran an inline fuse? Idk…all the feeds are on correct switches and grounded….I noticed the panel switch has three pull out settings ..the reading light only comes on with final pull….I also noticed the reading light bulb was extremely hot…burning hot..so maybe the mini bulb has too much wattage…the bulb reads 55. Sf.5 I think…tough to read…tks

I would add jam nuts or self locking nuts on the gas tank straps. The hardware may need re-tightend after the car has run a hundred miles or so.