M52A1 Horn button wire replacement

[jamboly]

Does anyone have any info on how to replace the horn button wire in the steering column on an M52A1 with the "new style" steering gear. The new style steering column only extends about a foot past the fire wall where it then connects to a U Joint on a shaft that goes to the steering gear. The -20 and -35 manuals I have only show the old style.

If there is no documentation, can someone give me quick overview of what it takes to replace the wire.

This set up is not like the M35A2 where the wire comes out the end of the shaft. There is some sort of brush assembly where the horn wire attaches to the steering column tube.

Jim

 

[MyothersanM1]

I am assuming you have the M809 series Ross steering gear?? I just replaced my horn wire about a month ago. When I purchased a horn button kit (the newer smaller horn button) the instructions (and a new wire) for replacing the old wire in the 809 series steering column were included. I can send you copy of these instruction if you would like them. Send PM with your info (and pics of your system) if interested.

I also have a part source for the horn contact brush if you need that.

 

[MyothersanM1]

Here are the instructions for changing out a horn wire in an M809 series steering column. They came from the newer style horn button kit (P/N 11677308, NSN 2590010934152). The kits are available at:

Erik's... Horn Button Switch Kit (new style) For M35A2/M35A3/M809 etc, 11677308
IPS (Clark Truck)...Integrated Parts Systems - 61782 - Horn Button Parts Kit