Check that the catch and operating cable are well lubricated.
When closing the bonnet it might look well closed, but the the vibration of
the drive you do may open it just a little, so the pin can get loose.
So verify full and easy movement of the catch parts which are operated by
the release cable.
I have seen this before.
Merry Chrismas list!
Cheers,
Hans
-----Original Message-----
From: James Schulte [mailto:schultejim@prodigy.net]
Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2001 5:42 PM
To: michelle pountney; Mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: loose bonnet
Smithy/ Michelle,
Whatever your name is (-: I agree with Eric on the solution, however there
may
be another problem that I had. Check the release knob under your right
knee(if
RHD) or left knee (if LHD) and make sure it is pushed forward after you
close the
bonnet. I figured this out after it popped on me doing 120 MPH (speedo is
off
calibration because I have 185/60 R 14 Goodyear's on it HeHe) Good luck!!
Jim
78B for sale )-:
70B
in quest of a C
michelle pountney wrote:
> Hi guys...
> A minor problem has developed with my now much loved MGB Mk 1. I took it
> for a drive down the coast the other evening, sometimes hitting the
blinding
> speed of 70 MPH!!!!!. However after hitting the odd bump on the road ( not
> an uncommon thing here in Australia) the bonnet opened, thankfuly catching
> on the safety catch. The question is why????The catch spring seems quite
> tight as does the one on the bonnet itself. When its closed there is no
play
> between the bonnet and the frame. Its an interesting one I'm hoping you
> gurus can answer..
> I hope you all have happy festive season and that santa brings you that
> tool/part/car you always wanted!!!!!
> Regards
> Smithy( michelle is actually my girlfriend) From Oz.....
> 1968 MGB Mk1.
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