Correct F15a horn

[Ian Fawbert]

Hello all,

I am hoping someone can direct me as to the correct horn for my F15A (1942 i believe). Previous searches havent seemed to indicate exactly what one i need or if any of mine are correct.

I have these 3 as pictured/in the thumbnail links below, one of which is on the truck now (#3, the blackish/multi coloured one!). A mate did suggest the one on the truck might be a Bren carrier horn, but was not certain.

1. This is a RVB? horn.


2. I wondered if this was just a generic horn?


3. The horn currently on the F15A



Can anyone shed some light on whether any of them are correct and if not, if any part is correct or maybe even what they may be for (or are they just generic horns)?

Thanks very much in anticipation,
Ian.

[rob love]

For a Canadian cab 13, horn no1 comes the closest, although the back cover should be rounder.

[Mike Cecil]

Agree with Rob: the horn on the Aust F15A had a dome back and short front horn tube. Cab 12 had a dome back and a long front horn tube.

Mike

[Keith Webb]

Here's the correct horn for the Ford Cab 13 range. They have a fine mesh slightly domed screen on the front too.

[Keith Webb]

Here's another rather battered and rusty example which better shows the front.

[Ian Fawbert]

Thanks one and all, your help and feedback is greatly apprectiated.

Back to the swap meet circuit and ebay to look with a printout of your photos if you don't mind!!!

Cheers,
Ian.

[sth65pac]

Hi Ian,

Long time since I have been able to post on MLU due to other projects and work.

You might use eBay USA, and search for Boat Horn Surprisingly they were used on boats too.

I purchased a second one for my F15A some years back for its mesh screen and undamaged rear. Be aware that they're 6V and sound like a wounded duck on 12V power.

There is also a 1 microfarad (often lost) capacitor which suppresses the AM noise from the horn's oscillation. This can be omitted in the 21st century as we mainly use FM and UHF which does not get interference.

When you find a horn it is a good idea to dismantle it and clean the spring metal disc and then lubricate it so the horn will work correctly. Mark all the joins so that you assemble it correctly or they won't work. Make sure all the screws are tightened evenly too.

PS Photo #3 is of a GM (Delco Remy) horn. As used on Land Rovers and 50's Holdens.

Cheers,

Ian (Williams)