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Geeze. This horn issue is a never-ending problem. So I thought my solenoid was bad,and I replaced it with a new one from Erik's. Turns out the solenoid was just fine. I have 24 volts at the solenoid, and when I supply it with ground right at the solenoid, the horns just blow air but no horn...
Thanks a ton, AMGeneral!
I do have a male Packard connector hanging loose down by the driver side fender bracket. My guess is that used to plug into the bottom of the Deuce steering column for the horn. I'll run a wire from that up to the box on the steering column as you suggest.
I think...
Ok. I spent some time trying to figure out this horn project again. Here's what I have in the center of the steering wheel. I am guessing it is not what is supposed to be there. At least, this is not what the TMs say should be there. I got a horn button kit from Ted at Real Custom Trucks...
Thanks for your input everyone. Yes, I am working on a power steering system from an older M39 series 5-Ton truck. The steering wheels is a newer style, and the opening for the horn button measures 3.5" across. I've read other posts where I saw someone say "don't even try to push a wire down...
Last year I bought a power steering system from a vendor who said it was pulled out of an M818 tractor - to install into my 1985 M35A2C for power steering. The gear box is on the steering column, so it appears that it was originally from an M39 series of 5-Ton truck. I found a few references...
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