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Re: Bonnet release cable

To: "Barrie Robinson" <barrie@look.ca>, <mgb-v8@autox.team.net>,
Subject: Re: Bonnet release cable
From: <mjanacek@snet.net>
Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 12:25:19 -0400
Here's another option Barrie:
http://www.shadetreemg.com/gem.htm
Mike
'79B

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barrie Robinson" <barrie@look.ca>
To: <mgb-v8@autox.team.net>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 27, 2004 1:47 PM
Subject: Bonnet release cable


>I have had three bonnet(hood) release cables break on me.  Usually after 
>about 10-12 pulls.  The problem is the outer coiled wire sheath pulls out 
>of the crimp at the handle end.   I have now bought a stock Canadian Tire 
>cable which they offer as a generic choke/hood cable.  Problem is I cannot 
>get to the engine side of the bulkhead to tighten up the nut without taking 
>out the brake servo/clutch big thing. I am thinking of making a stand-off 
>bracket inside the cockpit which would allow mounting from the inside. 
>Very simple and easy to get at.
>
> Has anyone else encountered this problem?
>
> Barrie Robinson
> barrie@look.ca 

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