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Horn Button ?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by mickeykelley, Jul 29, 2023.

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    mickeykelley

    mickeykelley Well-Known Member

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    I have replaced the small rubber button/cap numerous times now. The issue is they start crack in short time, they they won’t stay on. I’ve tried a dab of silicone but no use. Does anyone have any other solution. It’s like it needs a C clip.
     
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    Focker

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    Are you looking for purity? I installed a metal horn button in my dash. It's easy to get to if I ever needed it.
     
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    Glenn

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    I used the same but put it on the steering column. I got tired of the rubber cover that wouldn't stay on.
     
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    mickeykelley

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    So I’m not alone. I’m thinking a wire wrapped around to keep it there. May not work but worth a try.
     
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    Glenn

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    It's definitely worth a try, I never thought about that.
     
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    PeteL

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    And yet the originals still work fine after 60 years. Can you locate a used one?
     
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    Focker

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    A PO converted to power steering and lost the capability of "stock" routing, otherwise I probably would have tried harder to achieve it's original location. I only installed one to be legal if that's even a requirement?
     
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    duffer

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    Just another cheap made imported replacement with close to zero durability. Just a thought-has anyone converted these to the earlier hard plastic 2A version?
     
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    mickeykelley

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    Pete,
    I just did! Let me give you my mailing address.
     
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    PeteL

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    ha! Not likely. :lol:
     
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    mickeykelley

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    But I’ll give you a brand new nice shinny one in exchange for that old dull yucky one.
     
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    Glenn

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    Seems reasonable to me. :)
     
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    amboynut

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    FWIW the under seat fuel tank neck grommet I got from Walcks deteriorated and cracked in less than a year. Parked under roof mostly.
     
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    PeteL

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    Yup. The carb horn air hoses are notorious, too. Waste of time and money.
     
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    mickeykelley

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    Last chance Pete…….before I……….well let’s not say just yet….
     
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    mickeykelley

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    I wonder if other cars have the same issues with parts, Hudsons, Pontiacs, etc.
     
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    Glenn

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    Good question, it's something I've wondered about too.
     
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    Jw60

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    I don't even know what the horn button should look like... but I can draw and print most anything.
     
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    mickeykelley

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    It is a flexible rubber with a metal dish inside so when you push it flexes the metal dish to short across.
     
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