Horn Button ?

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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?

 

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

 

ha! Not likely.

 

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

 

Interesting. While I try to stay away from their parts, I've used the Omix Ada horn repair kit on two Jeeps now with no issues. One has been in service for 7 years now.

https://www.amazon.com/Omix-Ada-18032-04-Horn-Button-Kit/dp/B000FQ01UI

Amazingly, the rubber seems to be holding up fine and I have no issues with it falling out.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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