type 85 ignition switch R&R + horn inop Type 44

[george mills]

>Regarding the inoperability of the horn after the steering wheel has been
>removed, I have experienced (and am still experiencing) that problem with my
>1980 5k - the problem began when I r&r'd the power steering rack - the
>measurement between the end of the steering column bolt and the column
>sleeve is important (shown in the Bentley manual)- I did not adjust the
>splined shaft at the rack correctly and now the horn only works when the
>wheel is pressed in.  It's one of those "Round Tuits" I'm planning on
>working on.....
Hi Steve. If it like the 87 5kq I have you have to push down on the
steering wheel (have a helper or fashion some kind of prop) before you
tighten up the clamp to the rack. BTDT

Best regards,
Geo