Would appreciate a recommendation on how to fully seat the horn in the picture. I hesitate applying too much force. Was thinking of using a large C-Clamp or just living with the factory imperfection. BTW, is the horn a metal casting?
Thanks, Tom
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If it were mine, I'd see if I could wiggle it out and maybe take a little off the peg. Just putting pressure on it isn't the answer. I believe most of those are some sort of pot metal, not very strong.
John, that's a great idea. BTW, have you ever had the occasion to remove one before? Tom
Yep, they normally pull out without too much trouble, sometimes they fall out. 
Great, thanks John. Tom
With red paint on the pin, I'd say its going to be "fun" to get it out of there. If it doesnt just come out from the top side, then pull the shell off. The hole that it sits in goes all the way through the shell. See if its been glued from the bottom side. Figure out the the diameter of the mounting pin, put the corresponding size drill bit in a pin vise and give it a few turns from the underside of the shell. The idea isnt to drill it out, but you'll break loose most of the glue by drilling the bottom edges of the pin in the hole and it should get much easier to pull it out. Clean up the pins and/or ream out the mounting hole before pushing the horn all the way in.
Good insight. Thanks for your help. Tom
Usually, if you have to resort to taking the shell off, just using a pin punch and lightly giving a tap on the shaft will remove almost anything, glued or not.
Ugh, I was able to remove the horn, but the casting was "soft" and I flattened the end of the horn. I have heard that there is a new MTH website for parts, but I haven't been able to find it. Would appreciate any clues on where to obtain a replacement part for the horn. Thanks, Tom
@Tom Jasper posted:Ugh, I was able to remove the horn, but the casting was "soft" and I flattened the end of the horn. I have heard that there is a new MTH website for parts, but I haven't been able to find it. Would appreciate any clues on where to obtain a replacement part for the horn. Thanks, Tom
What's the product number for the F-3 set?
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