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Old 01-01-2014 | 03:04 PM
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ROTFL, damn those are huge. Where can you mount that?
Old 01-01-2014 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Vincenza V
ROTFL, damn those are huge. Where can you mount that?
Lol was gonna figure that part out after I get them working.
Old 01-01-2014 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jeep bandit
The trumpet threads into the pedestal, then the diaphram threads onto the back of the trumpet, correct
So I tweeked with the diaphram screws for a little bit and in the end it just ended up doing the same thing and just making an air hissing sound when I open the solenoid what else could it be?
Old 01-01-2014 | 03:30 PM
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I don't think we are one the same page. Tighten the 6 or so screws on the back and leave them alone. Don't even have a dream of touching them! Unscrew the whole assembly from the trumpet. That's how you adjust it
Old 01-01-2014 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jeep bandit
I don't think we are one the same page. Tighten the 6 or so screws on the back and leave them alone. Don't even have a dream of touching them! Unscrew the whole assembly from the trumpet. That's how you adjust it
Ohh lol I did the complete opposite, I loostened the six screws and than tightened the trumpets to the assembly
Old 01-01-2014 | 04:27 PM
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i don't think you're getting enough air flow. these take a lot of psi.
Old 01-01-2014 | 04:39 PM
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150 psi is more than enough air for those horns
Old 01-01-2014 | 04:54 PM
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Good thing there is plenty of spare space under the hood for that thing, and make sure you put your head as close to the horns as Possible when testing.

Old 01-01-2014 | 05:20 PM
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I feel stupid, the reason the compressor was constantly running is because one of the hoses was a little loose and was leaking so i guess the tank never filled but now it airs up and works, Thanks for the help everyone, I hope someone else can learn something from this as well
Old 01-01-2014 | 06:36 PM
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OK on to the bigger problem....where the frak to put them, LOL
Old 01-01-2014 | 07:08 PM
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I know he has this problem solved but just for someone who is reading this trying to figure out theirs. Air horns pressure needs vary depending on the horn but dont go fooling with the horn itself until you verify you have plenty of pressure and flow being delivered at the horn itself. You will only get a hiss like what the op described. So if all you hear is a hiss and not even an attempt at making a horn sound look into pressure and air flow first. I hate to mention any kind of pressures due to the fact that my experience with these is limited to a few different makes of horns. But when they only hissed or sounded sick the first thing to check was for good air at the horn itself.
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Old 01-01-2014 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by roninofako
OK on to the bigger problem....where the frak to put them, LOL
Horns fit perfectly behind the gas tank over the diff with plenty of clearance when I get a chance to mount it and hook it all up ill post pics
Old 01-01-2014 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluestar
Horns fit perfectly behind the gas tank over the diff with plenty of clearance when I get a chance to mount it and hook it all up ill post pics
and a video
Old 01-01-2014 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluestar
I feel stupid, the reason the compressor was constantly running is because one of the hoses was a little loose and was leaking so i guess the tank never filled but now it airs up and works, Thanks for the help everyone, I hope someone else can learn something from this as well
this is why i thought that it wasn't getting enough air.
no doubt 150psi is enough, duh.

maybe take them apart and mount each one under the hood somewhere.
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