Yes, I stupidly didn't make notes on how the horn assembly came apart, and now I can't figure out how to put it back together. For that matter, there may be a missing piece - Fusick lists a rubber "Cushion 1953-54 All with Deluxe Steering Wheel" that I didn't have. Maybe I don't have a Deluxe Steering Wheel; what's the difference between the deluxe steering wheel and a non-deluxe?

1953 88 - anyone have a diagram of the steering wheel/horn assembly?

I've got the contacts all sorted out - what I'm stuck on is the spring assembly for the horn ring.

 

I think i've got the assembly figured out, mostly - but I think there's a plunger of some kind missing.

Here is the column with the mast jacket installed, the turn signal cam installed, and the shift lever in place. No problems yet, I think...

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Here, I've set the steering wheel in place. Notice the hole at the top, with the yellow arrow pointing at it. There was nothing there when I took it apart, but...

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Here I've added what I assume is the horn contact/horn ring assembly retainer, along with the steering wheel retaining nut.

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This is the back side of the horn ring assembly. Screws go through the above retaining plate and into the four holes here.

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And finally, some mystery parts. There doesn't appear to be any secure, definite spot for either the spring assembly or the bushing to go. I can't find any place for the bushing to go at all. The only thing I can figure out for the spring assembly is that it might sit on top of the steering wheel retaining nut, and gets tightened down somewhat when the horn ring gets mounted. I don't really like this idea, as the spring assembly is just slightly too small to fit over the steering column. It will fit over the screw threads on top of the steering wheel retaining nut, but no further. There is a plastic retainer (insulator?) on one end, and a copper ring fitted on the other end.

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It seems to me there is a plunger of some kind missing that is supposed to go into that marked hole in the second picture. There certainly seems to be copper contact ring that a plunger could hit both at the top of the bore and the bottom.

Any ideas?

 

If that spring and plunger fits the steering shaft then it goes under the steering wheel and that other sleeve should have a plunger and spring and fit in that hole that you put that big circle around so you wouldn't forget that it was there... the other fella with the red and white '56 from Duncan B.C. had a similar problem but his assembly is a little different than yours..

 

Found a pic! the plunger thingy goes through that hole and runs on that brass ring in pic one...then you can go beep beep...

 

Thanks, Yellowstatue! I've got the steering wheel that has the full circular horn ring. It appears to me that the existing spring arrangement I currently have is something a previous owner cobbled together to make the ring feel bouncy. I'm actually missing the lower cushion, the insulator, and the contact assembly.

This helps tremendously! Now I know what to look for, as well as how it fits together, and I can just close up the current arrangement (with no working horn) until I find the right pieces.

 

Have recently discovered how to turn the computer over so pictures are right side up!!!

 

hey guys ... im restoring my steering wheel and putting the original center ring.But the problem that im having is that the center ring hits the actually steering wheel by the time everything is assemble. am i missing something? wheel bearing,small metal gasket (right on top of the spring),cushion, ring assembly , everything that i think is there..and still wont turn smooth... any ideas?

 

I too am having problems. Looks like from your helpful image I am missing the one part Fuswick don’t list the small insulator. Anyone seen these advertised anywhere please?

 

Looks like part no 2.521 on diagram

 

Those aren't part numbers, they're group numbers. You need to go to that section of an appropriate Olds parts book and then find the model year and application. That will have the part number. By the way, that's group 2.821.

 

Thanks Joe. This is where the problem starts. I sold my manual with the car but have an additional 1950-52 rocket wheel as a homage to the car I never wanted to sell. It’s that wheel I am missing the insulator on.

Does anyone have any pics of there wheel torn apart during resto so I can see what it is I am looking for. And see if it is worth remaking them?

any help greatly appreciated

 

This is what I have. No small rubber insulator thingy


So made this from 3mm solid rubber but not sure what size it should be. Whether the rubber should allow the bottom (larger tab) to make contact or not



This is a contact pin I tracked down off the web but not sure if this is correct. Should it sit flush with wheel boss as currently it stands proud