Bonnet release

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Toby burnham
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Bonnet release

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Just putting the bonnet release rod back in does the tab that holds the spring on just jam at a angle onto the rod and were does the spring attach to on the body.
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Re: Bonnet release

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Spring attaches as shown in the photos Yes the tab catches the release rod at an angle and will not slip if tensioned correctly.

Incidentally, there is a rubber grommet under the bracket on the bulkhead. If that grommet has perished or is missing then the anti-rattle spring will not prevent the bonnet release rod from rattling horribly.

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Re: Bonnet release

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Thank you all makes sense now
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