It seems to me that the lateral position of the two bonnet cones might have
some effect on the rear center of the bonnet (when closed). The cones, of
course, can be lengthened or shortened to establish the proper bonnet level;
they can also be adjusted laterally about 1/2". My 2 cones are both
positioned at the innermost edge of their slot, so when they marry to the
closing-ring (on the scuttle) upon bonnet closure, they presumably tend to
splay the rear bonnet outwards a bit thus stretching, rather than buckling,
the whole rear edge of the bonnet. In any case, by bonnet doesn't vibrate
(though I rarely drive the Spit above 55 or 60 mph).
Cheers, Ree G. in Silver Spring, MD - FM73070U O
----- Original Message -----
From: <ralemen@cableone.net>
To: Spitfire <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2002 22:16 PM
Subject: RE: bonnet gaps and rubbers?
> Chris thanks,looks like I have a couple of things to try this weekend. May
not know the results if we have snow like they are threatening though, and I
so wanted to give her a real run with the new carbs and exhaust.
>
> Alan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Chris Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>
> Sent: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 21:36:02 -0800
> To: "ralemen@cableone.net" <ralemen@cableone.net>, "Spitfire"
<spitfires@autox.team.net>, "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
> Subject: RE: bonnet gaps and rubbers?
>
> When I got ready to paint my car, I also had this problem. My fix was to
> loosen the clamps at the wheel well that hold the brace across the rear
most
> part of the bonnet, "adjust" the fit so that it matched the contour of the
> bulkhead, then tighten back up. This was prior to painting but should
work
> for painted cars as well, provided the "adjustment" isn't too extreme.
>
> Chris
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spitfires-owner@autox.team.net
> [mailto:spitfires-owner@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of ralemen@cableone.net
> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 9:25 AM
> To: Spitfire; James Carruthers
> Subject: RE: bonnet gaps and rubbers?
>
>
> Hey, during my repaint job I had the bonnet all aligned (it was hitting
just
> at the corner in front of the driver) and now it does the exact same. Up
in
> the centre and vibrates. I do have the seal along the edge next to the
> heater air intakes but that does nothing to help. It did not vibrate
before,
> but when it's jammed at the corner next to the windscreen - well no
> surprise.
>
> I would love a solution as well.
>
> Alan (76 original French Blue)
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