I am having problems with the horn button on my 1952 M38A1. I checked the forums and found someone else had a similar problem so thought that the rubber button was the source of my problem. I ordered a new one and still have the problem. By the time I get the rubber button to seal around the steering wheel nut it pushes down on the metal washer and engages the horn. I can adjust the metal washer out but the rubber button still pushes too far on it. Are there different metal washers? The order is steering wheel nut, metal washer, rubber button, correct?
I would appreciate it if anyone has any suggestions.
Thanks,
Kendall
M38A1 horn question
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Yeah, what John said. I had the same problem, but I didn't even have a jam nut - had to order one. Turned the switch in until everything workedd right and tightened down the nut - not a problem since then
Matt
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'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
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1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
Http://wilfreeman.wordpress.com (M38a1 build blog)
http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)