I have the same problem with mine, which has apparently been that way
for many years. The only way I can see to repair it is to fabricate a
new pin for the roller and weld it in place. I plan to tackle that once
I've got the car on the road, probably this spring.
"Lawrence G. Miceli" wrote:
>
> This morning I noticed that the trunk was a little stiff when opening.
> When I opened it and examined the left hand hinge, I found that there is
> a pin with a roller on it and that part of the spring mechanism rests on.
> This assembly is now bent down and will surely break if I do not figure
> out how to repair it.
>
> Has anyone else had a problem with this mechanism?
> Does anyone have a fix suggestion or does someone have a good used left
> hand hinge for a MK2?
>
> The part book does not clearly show the item, but I have posted a digital
> picture of the problem at http://www.pompano.net/~lgmiceli/hinge.jpg
>
> Any help is greatly appreciated, as always.
>
> Larry Miceli
> Pompano Beach, Florida
> Gold Coast Triumph Club
> '73 Stag * '66 Herald * '69 Jaguar XKE FHC (in a million
> pieces)
>
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http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
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