Thank you for your excellent explanation. I have a Klaxon 8C 6v which I bought at a car show about 12 years ago. Mounted it on my '23 T 4-Dor and it has worked perfectly until early December when it stopped working altogether. I had never had the lid off, and after cleaning everything and checking the system for shorts etc. could not get it to fire up. However, after watching your video I went a bit deeper and within an hour had it purring like a very loud kitten. You provide a great service where none is readily available. Best to you in the new year. Bill
Thanks for the kind words Bill! I appreciate it. Glad my videos provided some inspiration and info for you to gets yours "Ahoogaing" again. Take care and a Happy New year to you.
Thanks for your video. Suggestion for rust removal, cotton swaps dipped in vinegar applied let sit then neutralize with water air dry and all will be as new (nearly anyhow) Also don't forget the two (2) felt pads need regular application of oil. You really have the craftsmans approach. Please make more Model A videos.
Thank you for the great video "Ahooga Horn - Will it Ahooga Again?" It was great to learn from you how it works! Would you please be kind enough to tell me what camera and editing software you used to make this video. I look forward to your answer and more videos!
Glad you enjoy my Channel. More vid's coming! For the camera, I use my Android phone believe it or not. And for the editing program, I use Hitfilm Express. It has a free version which you can add features later. Took me a while to figure out how to use it, but I'm getting much better at it. Hope this helps!
@@FlatheadTerry Thank you so much for your fast reply! Your video was so much better than many of the videos you see online where they are out of focus, bad audio and don't keep the subject matter in the frame. I bet you could make a great video on "How to create a RUclips Video - Equipment Needed & How to Use It."
@@MartinSBrown-tp9ji It probably got most of the rust in it's early days, and anyway there's no serious pitting. Now that Terry has it in hand and it's kept in a nice, dry garage it's unlikely to suffer much. Besides the world is full of over-restored old cars looking unnaturally new.
Is that really from a model A? I just installed this on my car, found it in the barn.. so dirty.. had to soak it in w-d.. sadly the letters wipes off so i couldnt see what it said
Yes, this one was originally from a Model A. However, I believe there was at least three horn manufacturers that Henry used. Sparton, E.A. and Ames. This one is an Ames.
Hey Mark, the 6 volt motorcycle battery I used to test it is rated at 18 amp hours. The horn itself draws 9 amps. Hope this helps and thanks for the question and watching.
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Wish it didn’t take me so long to find your fun channel.
Glad you found it Michael! Welcome!
Thank you for your excellent explanation. I have a Klaxon 8C 6v which I bought at a car show about 12 years ago. Mounted it on my '23 T 4-Dor and it has worked perfectly until early December when it stopped working altogether. I had never had the lid off, and after cleaning everything and checking the system for shorts etc. could not get it to fire up. However, after watching your video I went a bit deeper and within an hour had it purring like a very loud kitten. You provide a great service where none is readily available. Best to you in the new year. Bill
Thanks for the kind words Bill! I appreciate it. Glad my videos provided some inspiration and info for you to gets yours "Ahoogaing" again. Take care and a Happy New year to you.
Nice! I found an old EA Labs Mile away on eBay, if it doesn't work I'll know what to look for! Thank you!!
Great restoration! Sounds better than the new klaxons. The classic "Aooooga!"
Thanks for your video. Suggestion for rust removal, cotton swaps dipped in vinegar applied let sit then neutralize with water air dry and all will be as new (nearly anyhow) Also don't forget the two (2) felt pads need regular application of oil. You really have the craftsmans approach. Please make more Model A videos.
I love it !
Thank you I'm working on 48 Chevy that came with a Model T horn, I appreciate the detail
Regards Barry
You bet Barry!
Excellent ,thank you very much for the video
Thank you for the great video "Ahooga Horn - Will it Ahooga Again?" It was great to learn from you how it works! Would you please be kind enough to tell me what camera and editing software you used to make this video. I look forward to your answer and more videos!
Glad you enjoy my Channel. More vid's coming! For the camera, I use my Android phone believe it or not. And for the editing program, I use Hitfilm Express. It has a free version which you can add features later. Took me a while to figure out how to use it, but I'm getting much better at it. Hope this helps!
@@FlatheadTerry Thank you so much for your fast reply! Your video was so much better than many of the videos you see online where they are out of focus, bad audio and don't keep the subject matter in the frame. I bet you could make a great video on "How to create a RUclips Video - Equipment Needed & How to Use It."
My vote: Fix it so that it works but keep the patina
Alternative title: ahoooga horn - will it 🤓 again?
@@Venteria-d4x Awesome! Love it!
11:24 you mentioned some polish for the armature, what did you use as the polish?
I used an old bottle of NOXON 7 metal polish. This stuff is super expensive now. I have two bottles so I better be conservative with it! 🤪
Patina, for sure .
What kind of polish did you use to clean the commutator? It did a great job.
It's called "Noxon" metal polish. Works excellent!
Keep the patina. It's grown old gracefully.
@@MartinSBrown-tp9ji It probably got most of the rust in it's early days, and anyway there's no serious pitting. Now that Terry has it in hand and it's kept in a nice, dry garage it's unlikely to suffer much. Besides the world is full of over-restored old cars looking unnaturally new.
Are these horns as loud, or louder compared to newer car horns...
I don't think any of the 3 Ahoooga horns I own are as loud as modern horns.
I think it can vary. ruclips.net/video/adD5oC2asXI/видео.html
@@l337pwnage
Thank you...
Left hand thread is makes it a Stewart Warner.
The armature needs to be rewound. Been there.
Thanks for the info Peter!
Great info! Thanks!
Part number for Terry's Old Sock?
FHT-SOCK-001A! Order now!
Is that really from a model A? I just installed this on my car, found it in the barn.. so dirty.. had to soak it in w-d.. sadly the letters wipes off so i couldnt see what it said
Yes, this one was originally from a Model A. However, I believe there was at least three horn manufacturers that Henry used. Sparton, E.A. and Ames. This one is an Ames.
This was more repair than restoration so patina makes sense.
How many amps was your 6v?
Not sure as I haven't measured that. However, I measure it and let you know.
Hey Mark, the 6 volt motorcycle battery I used to test it is rated at 18 amp hours. The horn itself draws 9 amps. Hope this helps and thanks for the question and watching.
@@FlatheadTerry Thank you!
@@FlatheadTerry If it was clean and new, I'm sure it would draw less than 9 amps.
@@ChristmasEve777 Agreed!
just clean the outside. if you do too much, it will not be an antique any more ?
Thanks for the comment Michael!
Patina
Thanks for voting mikemike!
Should have cleaned the rusted parts.
No reason not to restore!