Horny problem - horn don’t work

[GeoffK]

Hi
Have a problem where up til recently the horn worked - now it don’t. I have stripped down the horn assembly on the steering wheel and think that i have found the problem. With the horn push off there is a hexagonal brass spring loaded button which upon removal has been found to be taped up with insulating tape- obviously a problem in the past. Upon further investigation this brass button is held inside a plastic tube with another smaller brass button at the other end. The spring no doubt acts to keep these apart to make electrical contact with other parts. Attached (soldered) to each brass button are 2 pieces of wire which I assume should be one piece of wire electrically connecting both buttons. If that is the case how do I reconnect the two ends which join inside the plastic tube. Help please.
PS. I have heard the joke about the Irish Gynocologist who tried to paint his hall through the letter box. Not helpful!!
Best regards Geoff

[Paul Scott]

Hi Geoff,
What year?

Do you have any pictures of your issue?

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Regards
Paul

[GeoffK]

Hi Paul
That’s the part -a horn pencil. Just found one on MGBhive £5.26 but the rob-dogs want £3.95 postage!!!

[Paul Scott]

Is it original wheel or motolita style

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224960527401 ... gKW8PD_BwE

[GeoffK]

Original 1973 vintage

[Paul Scott]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325131941203 ... gLcKfD_BwE

No30 below

[GeoffK]

Hi Paul
The part number listed on your exploded drawing is the same as quoted by MGBHive. Having studied the parts I don’t see how an easy repair can be done so I am going to buy a new part. Thanks for your help. Cheers Geoff

[Paul Scott]

No problem.
The ebay link above the image was under £4 delivered.

Hope it all goes to plan

StaySafe & B Good

Paul