Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Harry on October 07, 2019, 12:52:17

Title: Horn Reassembly
Post by: Harry on October 07, 2019, 12:52:17

I had taken my larger horn apart to clean it up and paint it and I am now reassembling it.  There had been what appears to be a paper gasket between the back housing and the diaphragm.  I was going to make something up, and maybe coat it with vaseline or grease.  I considered a small bead of silicon but I don't want to inadvertently dampen it.  Any similar experience with these horns?

Harry

Title: Re: Horn Reassembly
Post by: mrfatboy on October 07, 2019, 13:58:08

I just did this job and used this material for the gaskets.  You can thank the Horn God 😈(66andblue) for the tip🤣

You can just use some sort of simple semi adhesive to keep them in place. I think I used a glue stick.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/fel-pro-3607/chemicals---fluids-16461/gasket-makers--removers---sealers-16904/gasket-material-17772/9d08f2d95b38/fel-pro-gasket-material/3045/4303226

Title: Re: Horn Reassembly
Post by: Harry on October 07, 2019, 15:48:35

Great idea.  I'll grab some on the way home.  Thank you.

Title: Re: Horn Reassembly
Post by: WRe on October 08, 2019, 12:29:36

https://www.pagodentreff.de/diskussionsforum/attachments/restauration-2-klang-hupen-pdf.16103/

Title: Re: Horn Reassembly
Post by: mdsalemi on October 09, 2019, 15:39:56

A well stocked artist's supply store will carry small razor blades that fit into a compass; a compass being, for those that may have forgotten, a draftsman's tool for making circles. As I was a graphic designer by initial education I have a fine set of Kern (Swiss) compasses, and the small razors that substitute for the normal [pencil] lead that goes into the compass. Today, there are also a number of low cost circle cutters available.

Using these two items, I cut new gaskets and punched (with a small hold punch) holes in them for the screws, and they were flawless reproductions.

Of course you can cut the stuff with a scissors, and punch holes with pointy things, and it will work. I did not use any gasket sealant.

Title: Re: Horn Reassembly
Post by: Mike Hughes on October 10, 2019, 21:27:45

Just to add a tip to Michael's suggestion, a single hole punch (see link below for a sample photo) comes in real handy for creating fastener holes when making your own gaskets.

https://www.staples.com/Staples-10573-CC-1-Hole-Punch-5-Sheet-Capacity-Silver/product_146308?cid=PS:BingPLAs:146308&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=146308&KPID=146308&msclkid=ba33a054f8e311ce35bdfdcb59a0ec5b&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=[ADL]%20[Staples]%20[Shopping]%20[Bing]%20[Dotcom]%20[Desktop]%20Top%2012K%20(Neither%20Queries)%20(High)&utm_term=4581802396536386&utm_content=[ADL]%20[Staples]%20[Shopping]%20[Bing]%20[Dotcom]%20[Desktop]%20Top%2012K%20(Neither%20Queries)%20(High)&adlclid=ADL-b5b5fe45-213f-45ed-82f5-255bbaf74780