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Re: bonnet release

To: Steve Laifman <laifman@flash.net>
Subject: Re: bonnet release
From: Mark Fridenstine <laceyf@crosslink.net>
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 22:10:15 -0400
Steve:
    I found it very useful. I've had to adjust the latch before. I printed and 
placed
in my ever expanding Tiger File of tips and cures. Keep'em coming guys. Thanks 
Mark

Steve Laifman wrote:

> Tim Jordan wrote:
>
> > Steve,
> >
> > EEGADDS!!!
> > All that just to get the hood to open properly.  This Tiger restoration is
> > just too daunting.  How many volumes are needed to remove the gas tanks?
> > Boy, and I thought you just remove all the nuts, bolts and assorted
> > hardware and then remove the tanks.  Steve, do you offer cleff notes for
> > any of these procedures?
> >
> > Exhausted,
> >
> > Tim
> >
> > B9470080 (completely disassembled and with no directions to reassemble)
>
> Tim,
>
> I am truly sorry that you found those directions too complex.  The task is 
>simple
> enough, but it does take a few words to describe it thoroughly, with 
>alternates
> for different situations.  If I had pictures, I could save words.
>
> If you are truly "disassembled with no directions", and the hood catch 
>directions
> are too complex, please get a Workshop Manual, and many rare books and club 
>Tech
> Notes on Tiger lore.  The Tiger is not easy to work on and get it right.  Even
> Rootes had problems.
>
> In fact, I know of NO information in existence to align the hood catch, or the
> hood, and many, many frustrated owners who were 'locked out' of their own 
>engine
> compartment.
>
> I certainly hope someone finds it useful.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Steve
>
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