1931 HORN BUTTON

[Tom Devoe]

Does anyone have info / photos of the parts under the plastic horn button used in 31?  I'm getting ready to disassemble mine to check and clean the contact and replace the wire, as it works intermittently.  The parts book has some info, but it's not really clear to me, and this is the first time I'll be pulling the rod from the column.  I figure it can't be too complicated, but best to go into it with all the knowledge I can.  Thanks!

[studeq]

Always a good idea to state the model, i.e. President, Commander, Dictator or Six?

[Tom Devoe]

Of course, it's a six, model 54.  I should have known the parts for each model would be completely different. 😀

[Spinneyhill]

You may have to undo the steering column at the dash and loosen the steering box bolts at the chassis and lower the wheel to provide enough head space inside the car to pull the rod right out.

[studerex]

7 hours ago, Tom Devoe said:

figure it can't be too complicated, but best to go into it with all the knowledge I can.

Famous last words.  Do a search.  This has been covered before.  

[Spinneyhill]

Yep, a search is good. Here is one.

 

[Tom Devoe]

Thanks Spinneyhill - I did see that link, and the info may be useful.  My column and steering wheel center looks nothing like that one though.  I'll be throwing wrenches at it tonight and we'll see what lurks under the button!

[Tom Devoe]

Also, before I log out today, what material is the 31 steering wheel made from?  Bakelite?  I think the horn button is the same material.  I'm going to fix a few chips with epoxy putty.