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General Discussion / Happy Spring Everyone...

« Last post by philo_beddoe on May 04, 2026, 08:51:26 am »

What a great time of year to start driving our classic trucks around without the threat of corrosive materials on the road. At least we're safe until about Nov/Dec. Enjoy the season!

 MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU...

(i love this original movie poster)

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Steering Columns / Re: Horn honks when hooking up to battery

« Last post by MY1978 on May 04, 2026, 07:55:47 am »

With the battery connected, depress the brush a few times using your finger to see what happens.

Sooooooo, we are hoping the horn does, or does not, honk.  Or will I honk because I will be shocked.   

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Steering Columns / Re: Horn honks when hooking up to battery

« Last post by MY1978 on May 04, 2026, 07:53:06 am »

Looking to the outcome. I disco'd my horn a couple years ago due to random honkiness. Sure do miss it when certain Valedictorians are on the road...

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Noise from crankshaft pulley?

« Last post by Rough75C20 on May 04, 2026, 05:54:00 am »

Hello Bd,

Thank you I will try to get some pictures later today.

Thank you


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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Noise from crankshaft pulley?

« Last post by bd on May 03, 2026, 11:35:37 pm »

It looks like the elastomer ring is walking out from between the balancer outer ring and its hub.  The outer ring is probably slipping, so you will need to replace the balancer assembly and seal.  A still picture should make it more discernible.  Don't wait too long, or the ring might begin to rub and drag against the timing chain cover.  Good weekend project.

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Noise from crankshaft pulley?

« Last post by Rough75C20 on May 03, 2026, 05:34:28 pm »

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTkGYgH2u/


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Engine/Drivetrain / Noise from crankshaft pulley?

« Last post by Rough75C20 on May 03, 2026, 05:33:38 pm »

Hello all,

Discovered a rattling noise coming from my crankshaft pulley. I noticed this morning almost like a rattling noise coming from the belts. further investigation showed noise coming from the crankshaft pulley area. Cant identify the cause because the belts seem to be in good condition and the correct tightness. Any ideas? I couldn't figure out how to post the video here so there is a link to my tiktok page showing the video. Engine is a 1982 305.



Thank you

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Steering Columns / Re: Horn honks when hooking up to battery

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on May 03, 2026, 01:57:01 pm »

Looking to the outcome. I disco'd my horn a couple years ago due to random honkiness. Sure do miss it when certain Valedictorians are on the road...

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Steering Columns / Re: Horn honks when hooking up to battery

« Last post by MY1978 on May 03, 2026, 10:24:25 am »

Thanks.  This is a replacement c-cam because the original was broken a few years ago.  Before I took the steering wheel off to try and clock it since it was slightly off (which I wish I would have left the dang thing alone), it was working fine.  Like I said, I will get a new c-cam and relay to cover all the bases.

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Steering Columns / Re: Horn honks when hooking up to battery

« Last post by VileZambonie on May 03, 2026, 07:20:15 am »

The canceling cam has the contact ring and they wear out. It's very common to have the horn randomly sound as you rotate the wheel when they're bad. Almost any auto parts store stocks them.

Dorman 83230 & 83232 for tilt column.

The contact is trim to length if you even need it.