Regarding the horn on my M20...I have an inop ClearHooter 6v 180 with a cast iron body. Was this the original horn for my 1943? I did ask the girls at a well known eating/drinking establishment here in the States but they claim to know nothing and looked at me funny. So much for Hooter's...

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Hi Bob,

You don't look like Al Bundy, do you??

Regards,

Ramon

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No Bob. The Clear Hooters 180 with the cast iron shell that looks like a Lucas Altette is a post war item (often found in crinkle black) and fitted to Triumph's TRW for one.
Your 1943 M20 should have an Altette HF1235. Have a look at the technical page on this site. Ron

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Thanks guys.. no I just look like a guy that's obsessed with his bikes!

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Hi Ron, Thanks for directing me to the technical page. Upon reexamination, I see that my horn is actually marked HF-180 A. The photos of the HF-180 have a slightly different face, with a cast body. Maybe it was a replacement in the post war years? Anyway, I'll be seeking a horn...

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Yes indeed Bob. As far as I have worked out, there were two styles of HF180. The pre war type had six screws around the bezel the next type had a rolled edge. Both were pressed steel with a removable back. Then came the post war HF 180A ('A' is often added as Amended) which is the type with the cast body and looks more like a Lucas Altette. Ron

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