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RE: Bonnet latch

To: "'spitfires@autox.team.net'" <spitfires@autox.team.net>,
Subject: RE: Bonnet latch
From: Dean Dashwood <DDashwood@softwright.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 14:27:43 +0100
Cecil,

Not sure about the loose catch - I can't quite visualise what the
problem is.  As for the one that keeps opening, though, a bit of grease
should fix it (I know it sounds stupid, but it works!)

Dean
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>From:  cecil wise[SMTP:cwise@southwind.net]
>Sent:  19 July 1999 01:58
>To:    spitfires@autox.team.net
>Subject:       Bonnet latch
>
>
>Hi,
>
>Ever since I had the  front fenders (wings) replaced, I've had a problem
>with the drivers side latch being loose.  I have adjusted the catch on
>the side of the bulkhead all the way down, adjusted the locating cone
>down such that the bonnet is actually a little higher (1/4-1/2 inch)
>than the panel in front of the windshield.  Still, the latch is loose.
>
>The passenger side latch fits tight, but again I have a problem.  While
>driving, the passenger side latch comes open.  The drivers side latch,
>while it isn't doing much stays shut.  What's going on here?   Any
>ideas/suggestions to fix my problems?
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Cecil
>
>'80, '65 Spitfires
>'62 Vitesse
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