>I adjusted the cable release so that the spring loaded catch would fully
engage the >locking pin but now I can no longer release the bonnet at all.
Is there a way to access >the catch short of prying up the bonnet to the
detriment of the paint, catch and
>sheetmetal.
Yeah...Been there Done That. Thrice. Yes, there is an easy way way, but it
hardly ever works. Pull release cable full travel. Have someone else put
"up" pressure on bonnet. IF you're Lucky, it works. Don't put too much
pressure when pulling bonnet.
Two hard ways. There is a grommet that the choke cable and heater valve go
thru behind the glovebox. Remove Glovebox, pull out grommmet and start
fishing with a bent clothes-hanger. You may need someone else to put "up"
pressure on bonnet when you've got the release lever pulled. If this
doesn't work, try under the car with a bent small diameter rod up past the
manifolds. Its easiest if you jack the car up for more room and light, but
you'll again need someone else to put up pressure on bonnet.
>It seems that the same thing would happen if the cable broke
>or became disconnected with the catch engaged. Rick Burgman
Yes, it does. A lot of people will rig auxillary pull cables on their cars.
Paul A. Carson PSC 37, Box 3244
SOFPARS Field Service Engineer APO AE 09459
Sanders, A Lockheed Martin Company or
RAF Mildenhall, Low Common Farm House
England Merton, Nr Watton
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