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Modified Bonnet Release
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:26 pm
by mollythemoggie
Hi I'm undergoing a radiator swap. I was wondering if anyone has done anything with a less in the way bonnet release?
Any pics/advice would be awesome!
I was thinking something in a pull cable kind of style or similar.
I see JLH may have done something in his time like with the lotus powered ute..
Thanks,
Tom
Re: Modified Bonnet Release
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 1:18 pm
by simmitc
I've never considered that the release is in the way. The rod is less prone to breaking than a cable, just check that the cotter pin retaining the rod in the lever (front right of car) is in good condition to avoid the rod jumping out.
Re: Modified Bonnet Release
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 6:33 pm
by SteveClem
I'd just leave it alone. It works well.
Re: Modified Bonnet Release
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 6:49 pm
by Chipper
My 1965 twin-cam Minor had a cable-operated bonnet release (and Marina/Sherpa radiator), fitted by the previous owner:
It worked pretty well.
Re: Modified Bonnet Release
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:50 pm
by Boomlander
Easy to fit a cable release but I've had Jethro's radiator in and out several times with no trouble regarding the bonnet release mechanism.
Now the fan blades................
