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Re: 250/6 Bonnet release cable

To: TBe749@aol.com
Subject: Re: 250/6 Bonnet release cable
From: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 21:32:32 -0400
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
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I found the same thing, works much nicer than the old type..  John 
Mitchell 76TR6

TBe749@aol.com wrote:

>Just thought I would share a recent experience with said subject matter. We've 
>had our 250 for three years now. It had always required two people to open the 
>bonnet. One person pulling the under dash release and the other person pushing 
>the bonnet down close to the catch. I had tried adjusting the bonnet and male 
>and female parts of the catch device. Not good.
>
>Several months ago (or years), I ordered two new cables (inside and out). One 
>from TRF and one from one of the other Big Three. I put on the "others" first. 
>Well, it didn't work either. Same old scenario. Last night, I finally took off 
>the installed new one and put on TRF's. Walla, it pops right up now without 
>any outside assistance. The outside sleeve was evidently collapsing and not 
>pulling the catch lever. Needless to say I'm saving it to throw in Darrell's 
>woods someday.
>
>I know this topic is not new. But for those of us still living in the dark 
>ages and using there original release cables...buy your replacements from TRF. 
>They are different and actually work.
>
>Tom Beaver
>TR250, CD 7876LO
>GT6, KF 20461U
>Sports 6 HB 4891LCV
>Sports 6 HB 3028LCV
>10 Estate TBE 37153LCV
>1200 Herald GB 22106LCV





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