There are two places to adjust the "height" of the bonnet. In the front
you remove the overriders (leave the bumper in place) and loosen the
bolt in the front of the hinge frame. It sits in a slotted channel and
offers several inches of latitude.
In the rear you use the rubber cones, just back off the jam-nut and have
at it.
Pretty simple really.. maybe a 15 minute job.
JS
Dean Dashwood wrote:
>
> Hi Brian - welcome to the list!
>
> As for the right side of your bonnet, I believe that the bonnet can be
> adjusted from the front. I've never done this, but I think other
> listers have. Off the top of my head, I think you have to take off the
> bumper, or at least the overriders. I'm sure someone will correct me if
> I'm wrong....
>
> But the left side I think I can help you with - just grease it up nicely
> and you should find it stays shut!
>
> Hope that helps
>
> Dean Dashwood
> '77 Spitfire 1500
> ---------------------------------------
>
> >----------
> >From: Brian Doll[SMTP:brian.doll@usa.hinz.com]
> >Sent: 27 July 1999 19:04
> >To: Spitfire List
> >Subject: Bonnet Adjustment
> >
> >
> >Hello Fellow Spitlisters,
> >
> >I am new to the list. Although I have been hanging out watching the
> >threads for the
> >last couple of weeks. I think this is the greatest thing since sliced
> >bread.
> >
> >any way... I have a 72 mkIV, love it had it a couple of years, Finally
> >got it on the road this
> >summer... still a rolling resto... no rust, fresh engine, needs interior
> >and fresh paint.
> >
> >I have a question regarding adjusting the bonnet... the right side
> >doesnt latch, all parts are there
> >it doesnt line up. the left side latches but if you drive it around it
> >eventually comes unlatched.
> >the frame is not bent. I don't know if there is any adjustment at the
> >hinge point. What is the
> >easiest way to adjust this.
> >
> >Thanks for all of your expertise....
> >
> >
> >Brian Doll
> >
> >1972 spitfire (fair weather friend)
> >1996 Harley (gotta ride)
> >1988 Nissan (my truck)
> >1989 Honda (mama's car)
> >
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