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#96762 08/22/2006 12:09 PM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 | I have a 46 Chevy that I've converted to 12 volt any way to use my factory 6 volt horn. The horn has been taken apart and cleaned and points dressed. It works on 12 but dose not sound like it should.
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#96763 08/22/2006 1:19 PM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 308 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 308 | This subject was discussed a couple of weeks ago. You might try and do a search but if I remember correctly the answer was that the horn will be a bit louder but will work ok, they also said not to lay on the horn for a long time as it may burn out some of the parts.
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#96764 08/22/2006 1:25 PM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 | Thanks for the reply I'll do a search for the old thread. | | |
#96765 08/22/2006 3:31 PM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | 12V won't hurt it in normal usage.
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#96766 08/22/2006 3:47 PM | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 580 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 580 | My 6v horns have been running on 12v since before I got the truck ten years ago. As long as you don't use your horn as a weapon, it will be ok. | | |
#96767 08/23/2006 3:48 PM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | My original dual clam shells have been scaring the bejesus out of people ever since I switched over to 12v. As long as you don't lay onto the button for a real long time, it should work for ever.
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#96768 08/23/2006 10:05 PM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 | IIRC, there is a "Tone Adjustment" screw somewhere in there. That may be what you need to look at when you say it doesn't sound right.
If it is one of those manifold-mounted deals, then it should sound like the Road Runner on Bugs Bunny. | | |
#96769 08/24/2006 9:48 AM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 | Thanks for the help guys and Brendan I'll look for the adjustment screw. Right now me and old Ralph (the 46 Chevy) are headed for the Springfield Mo. swap meet. | | |
#96770 08/24/2006 3:20 PM | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,439 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,439 | I'll be looking for that adjustment screw too.. The Ox's horn is LOUD... 
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#96771 08/25/2006 5:48 AM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 | The Screw, IIRC, doesn't change the volume, just the pitch. | | |
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