jaysm35a2 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Anyone here have an idea to get a better sound from the sir horns on the older Macks? I have a good air supply , and I cleaned the horns out, no luck , Jay Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20885-how-to-get-a-better-sound-from-your-air-horns/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
miro Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 The older air horns had an adjustment, you could scew the trumpet into and out off the base, trial and error to get it to sound better Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20885-how-to-get-a-better-sound-from-your-air-horns/#findComment-87591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Thanks, I have mine all the way in tight. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20885-how-to-get-a-better-sound-from-your-air-horns/#findComment-87592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I blow my own horn all the time. I'd like it to sound better too.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20885-how-to-get-a-better-sound-from-your-air-horns/#findComment-87593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Me too , god im a jerk when I get cut off or someone slams on brakes in front of me. I want them and everyone else within 6 miles to know that im there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20885-how-to-get-a-better-sound-from-your-air-horns/#findComment-87594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I know mine used to sound "whimpy" years ago, til I figured out that the trumpet had come loose and it was leaking more air then blowing through the trumpet. I tightened it up and WOW.....it's pretty loud. I don't have the little twin set up, but a single long horn. Maybe that's the difference? I have another long one to put on, but missing the front support bracket.Few years back our ATHS chapter used to be in a local parade. I'd get the "blow your horn" request and I'd let it rip(for 5 seconds or so--til it showed I was loosing too much air) and i'd either get a "YEAH!" or you'd see people holding their ears LMAO!!!!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20885-how-to-get-a-better-sound-from-your-air-horns/#findComment-87605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 I want to be able to do parades like that also. Im gonna mess with the horns today , Jay Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20885-how-to-get-a-better-sound-from-your-air-horns/#findComment-87609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I want to be able to do parades like that also. Im gonna mess with the horns today , Jaytake all the screws out,and the both covers off,,and thiers copper discs inside,,they will probably be full of dirt,and oxidize,,,scrape them off with a knife,and put back together,,but be carefull sometimes the screws break off..good luck,and drink alotta beer.lol.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20885-how-to-get-a-better-sound-from-your-air-horns/#findComment-87611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I blow my own horn all the time. I'd like it to sound better too.RobI think I saw a 'flick' with you in it at the last stag party I attended! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20885-how-to-get-a-better-sound-from-your-air-horns/#findComment-87643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I think I saw a 'flick' with you in it at the last stag party I attended!Quite possible. I attend as many as humanly possible. Everybody wants me you know......Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20885-how-to-get-a-better-sound-from-your-air-horns/#findComment-87660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macksmoke Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I found it best to drink alotta beer right after the delicate work. I've broke alotta things with alotta beer, screws, bolts, skin, bones everything I don't want broke. Well this works for me anyway!P.S. Allota beer is good!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20885-how-to-get-a-better-sound-from-your-air-horns/#findComment-87689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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