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electrical system => switches, circuit beakers, relays and horn => Topic started by: 67tank on March 10, 2018, 12:19:14 PM

Title: New Horns vs Original
Post by: 67tank on March 10, 2018, 12:19:14 PM

Thanks to a tip from Steve a couple of years ago , I picked up a set of new manufactured horns from NOS Locators
"Pair LUCAS Style Horns Bugeye Jag MGTD MGA TR2-4A SP250"  (see Steve's post under "New After Market Horns")

I installed them on the HT as I worked my way thru the restoration.  Unfortunately, the 'debris screens" will not fit over the new manufactured horns - there is a slight difference in the shape.  I decided to restore an original set.  There is a difference in sound.  Here is a video of the new manufactured horns on my work bench with the power applied.  I will post a video of the testing of the original horns to show the difference between the sets later today. 

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Title: Re: New Horns vs Original
Post by: Robert Cassin on March 10, 2018, 02:10:47 PM

Here they are still for sale;   https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-LUCAS-Style-Horns-Bugeye-Jaguar-MGTD-MGTF-MGA-MG-ZA-ZB-TR2-TR3-SP250-/360597075387?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c1

Title: Re: New Horns vs Original
Post by: spec4don on March 11, 2018, 08:28:28 AM

I ended up taking the guts out of the lucus horns and installed them in the original horns.

Don G.

Title: Re: New Horns vs Original
Post by: 67tank on March 15, 2018, 03:54:40 PM

Great idea Don.  Here is the video of the original horns installed. There is a slight difference in sound.  Disregard the non standard horn button.  At the time I couldn’t find an original and really liked this White button I picked up from Rod Shaver....