Horn Switch removal

The horn is not working on my 64. I checked the switch in the wheel, and its good. The problem seems to be in the turn signal switch. But The 3 small phillps screws that retain the horn switch are very tight, and small. I'm afraid to pound on those 3 screws, to remove the horn switch from the column , so that I can get to the turn signal switch.
Right now I have a cheap horn button switch to operate the horn. But would like to make it work correctly.

Well I got it apart. Had to use a diamond point chisel and tap the screws around (heads were stripped). I found the horn wheel on the TS switch was broken. The plastic portion of the horn wheel was broke. I epoxied the plastic parts together. Fingers crossed.

Rustytools,
How's it going? I have the same problems on my '65, automatic : no horn and turn signal lever is loose. Can you tell me how to remove the A100 steering wheel? I have taken off the button and unscrewed the three small screws and unplugged the horn wire.
Thanks, Sweetvan

To remove the steering wheel. remove the large nut in the center, holding the wheel in place. Then you will need a steering wheel puller or a damper puller (harbor freight) and 2/3 long bolts That will thread into the 2/3 threaded holes in the steering wheel (near the center nut area. Then just use the puller with a wrench, to remove the wheel..Hope this helps.

Rusty,
I couldn't get it loose. I just damaged the threaded shaft that the large nut came off of. There's got to be an easier way to get the steering wheel off. Does the plate have to be turned?

To be honest, I've never had much of a problem removing a steering wheel with a puller. I've seen guys just hit the underside of the wheel with a hammer to remove them. May put some pressure on the puller and smack the underside with a mallet/ or plastic covered hammer.... But be careful not to crack the plastic of the steering wheel. Maybe someone else can chime in here to give some more help.. good luck

I started a thread, "A100 steering wheel removal".
Thanks, Sweetvan

Rusty,
What did you wind up doing for a horn switch? Did you replace the steering wheel too? Did you see any with a horn button and a turn signal switch?
I'm still working on fixing mine but may just leave the old wheel on and go with after market horn and turn signal switches.

I'm still using the stock steering wheel. I am also using the stock turn signal switch. As for the horn switch, I'm using a cheap horn button (mounted on the columm brace bolts. You can find horn switches (OEM NOS ) on ebay, for not to much money. You can also find (OEM NOS) turn signal switches on ebay...$100-200. big bucks.

I got the steering wheel off ok using a puller with a cupped tip instead of the pointed one that split the shaft. The horn wire was broken at the spring loaded contact that touches the underside of the steering wheel ring. I reconnected that with a crimped butt connector.
Also, with WD-40, I cleaned up the turn signal switch that is underneath the steering wheel and tightened loose screws.
Now I have to re-thread the top of the steering wheel shaft. If I don't ruin anything, I can re-use the stock wheel, horn and turn signal switches.

always best to install some shrink tubing 1st =then solder the wires & then shrink the tubing over the solder joint- eliminates the butt connector from coming loose or chafing on the inside & causing further problems.

I re-tapped the top 1/2 of the shaft and re-assembled the steering wheel. The horn switch tested ok when shorted to ground before assembly, but is spotty when I rotate the wheel, even though I cleaned the contact and the under-side ring well.  I'm wondering if a new 15" wheel and adapter will solve that problem?