Tom Skinner

I should also add my 4 Prong Horn Switch has no H,S,B, or Ign markings on it. It does have the HRL4101 on it though

OK, So I had my S and H wire opposite on the Relay picture. None the less, I tried every conceivable way once I identified my H and IGN posts on my 4 prong Horn Switch , and the B Wire wouldn't go to the B Post without sparks flying. Would it go on the IGN Post? Anyhow still not able to figure this out. I knew going in I wasn't an electrician. L.O.L.

10-4, I will try tonight after work and report back

Plymouthyadams, I can't explain it. Can anyone else?

Knuckle, I have been hacked? I never made that post 22 hours ago.

By the way, My horn blew even when ignition was turned off

OK here goes, I wish I knew what to do but this is how it is/was wired and worked for years on my 1948 Chrysler Royal with Fluid Drive. If I could I would do away with the 3 prong relay. Also I was messing with the horn Ring at the wheel when it fissled/burnt up the 3 prong relay

Dodgeb4ya, Yes exactly however I have another unit next to this Box you show (H.S.B. IGN.) which is a S.B.H. another Relay maybe I am wired wrong because my H Wire is going up my Wheel Shaft not my S wire. I will take a picture of it and post it later in the day when I get home from work. Thanks Tom

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HR 104 looks correct. I am sure I did not wire it wrong. The problem is I bought a (supposed) 6 volt Relay with a 6 Volt Sticker over a 12 Volt Stamp in the Relay from Dennis Carpenter's Ford Place in Concord NC. Probably a HR 101. It burnt up because it wasn't really 6 Volt. Everything is going to be fine when my new Relay comes in - I hope - otherwise I will have a 20 A Fuse in the S Line to prevent any further trouble. Thank you all for the concerns. I will post back once I install the correct Relay with a 20A Fuse. Tom

Rich, Thank you Sir! Tom

Gents, I am pretty sure my Horn Ring somehow shorted out my Horn Relay. My Horn Relay smoked and burnt up. I disconnected it in time. Smoke, no fire. I have the 4 prong switch which is in turn attached to a 3 prong relay. With the S, B, H. Letters on it. The S goes to the 4 Prong Switch, the B goes to the Battery Terminal B on the Voltage Regulator, and the H wire goes straight up the Steering Wheel Shaft to the Horn Ring. I have ordered a new Relay on ebay, it is coming next week in the mail. Now for the question: Can one hook up a fuse to the H Wire, so that in the event the Horn Ring at the Steering Wheel Base Shorts out the Fuse will blow without causing damage to the Relay Switch? If so what size fuse would you use? 10, 15, etc.? Thank you for any help. Tom

My Grandpa would have said "that's the boughten up they got" in other words terrible parenting. They had crappy parents.

Easy. I keep my Windows up and Doors locked at car Shows. Yes people today tend to have no respect for other people's Cars. Usually they probably think because they paid to get in a car show they have bought the rights to what ever they damned well please to do.

Easy. I keep my Windows up and Doors locked at car Shows. Yes people today tend to have no respect for other people's Cars. Usually they probably think because they paid to get in a car show they have bought the rights to what ever they damned well please to do.

Jerry and Dodgeb4ya have it right. Stock up on Autolite parts on ebay. They cost a little more, but worth it. I personally have had very good luck with Andy Bernbaum as well. Vintage Power Wagons as well. I still try to buy the NOS off of ebay though, never any worrying with those parts

As for Black Soot. Take that car out for a real ride on the highway. Blow the stink off of it as my Grandpa would say. No more soot

Rhode Island Wire. Great People Great Pricing and Support

JohnD400, Everyone's advise just North of this post is spot on. Condenser too (Cheap way to check stuff). Let us know what happened? Tom

Merry Christmas everybody!

Gary, Before you ordered your sender, did you look to see whether you had a one or two wire sender on your gas tank? I only ask, because some (nice intended, I'm sure, young salesperson) wouldn't necessarily know what one you needed if you hit him over the head with one. I am always having to keep younger auto sales persons on their toes because they have no idea what parts actually fit on our old cars. Have you the situation sorted yet? Her'e's wishing the best of luck on that, I feel certain they will probably refund you. Tom

Plymouthy Adams, Correctomundo, Cotter Pin must go in Tom

MarkB2PW, Take one or both of the rear wheels off (Floor jack it up by the pumpkin). Observe the inner wheel wells at the top closest to the body. Are there swirl marks from the tires rubbing? When you did your rear brakes did you torque the drum back on at say 142FT LBS? If its loose may be the problem. My book states that as a minimum. (Page 311. 1942 - 1948) Shop Manual. Tom

That is the Block Pet Cock If and when you want to Drain the Block open it (Lefty Loosy Righty Tighty)

To be more specific - a flattened steel wheel chock.