Air horns

[Richard Hayden]

Thanks for the reply Leroy. It seems that the dash switch might be going bad.
When it is in the "air horn" position it sticks on for varying amounts of time.
When the dash switch is in the "electric horn" position, everything seems to be
normal. No prolonged blasts. Maybe something is touching the switch terminal
and giving it a resistance ground or the switch itself is dirty inside and by
tapping the wheel it vibrates it and moves away and stops the air horn. Strange
though that it wouldn't do the same thing when the electric horn is used.
Anyway, everything works properly when the switch is in the electric position
and I can still use the air horn using the foot switch.

Thanx again.

Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA


----- Original Message -----
From: Leroy Eckert
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Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 1:43 PM
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Dick:
I don't have my diagrams in front of me but following the theory that air
horns do not blow without air , I would look for a valve that transfers coach
air to the horns. See how it is configured. It must have input and output air
and at least two wires, one for the foot switch and one for the horn button.
Track the wires back and go from there. Sounds like something is holding the
valve open, or if it's near the wheel after you whack it the valve closes. That
would indicate internal valve problems. Mine has another switch that changes the
wheel horn button from air to electric. The foot air horn remains operating on
air so I can play them together. Hope this guess helps you.

Leroy Eckert
1990WB40
Niceville, FL

----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Hayden
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Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 2:50 PM
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PS - I'm not so smart alter all - NO RELAY. Now what? Both horns stay on after
button or foot switch is released and bumping the steering wheel stops them. Any
suggestions?

Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA
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Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 12:24 PM
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Thanks Kevin,
I just discovered that I also have Grover horns. The product sheet in the Blue
Box indicated Jabsco and I was just going by that. Then I climbed up there and
dissembled the non working horn and discovered it was a Grover. I tried to call
them but it must have been lunch hour. I'll try again later. My problem now
seems to be a sticking relay. They blow for quite a long time. My wife
discovered that hitting the steering wheel would make them stop which probably
means that the relay is close enough to the steering column to be jarred by
hitting the wheel. Oh well, I'll keep looking.
My guess is that Grover may have made air horns for Jabsco at one time and
don't now. Years ago I installed Jabsco horns on several boats including my own.
But, that was a long time ago in another life.

Thanx again.

Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA

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My 86PT has airhorns manufactured by Grover...give them a call...they might
have parts or help in finding what you need.. Their website is:

_www.groverproducts.com_
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Good luck....

Kevin Mc
YL CA
86 38PT

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