[Tigers] Bonnet release problem

[Lynn Wall]

I actually did this TWICE while getting my new LAT hood installed.  Removing
the bolts is not as difficult as it sounds.  I took the ones out that held
the hinge to the hood.  Once I got them out, I slightly lifted up the
leading edge of the hood and moved it around while someone else held the
latch open.  Took me about 15-20 minutes each time.  Definitely 2 or 3
person job to make sure you avoid scratches.  2 on the hood and one on the
release.  FWIW I did it with 2.  

Good luck,  Lynn

-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of sralsten at ca.rr.com
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 4:14 PM
To: tigers at Autox.Team.Net
Subject: [Tigers] Bonnet release problem

Well as much as I hate to admit it I pulled a dumb shit. I did not get
trapped by a cable break as most seem to I have the rod and just screwed up.
I remounted the striker plate to the bonnet after having it welded to end
wobble problems. I did not take time to be sure it was lined up for proper
contact with the latch before closing the bonnet. It is not stuck in the
down position.

I searched archives for old posts and found one written by Steve Laifman.
It indicated the way in was through the grill and removal of the bonnet
hinges.

One, is this really the best/only way in and how many bolts per hinge are
there ?
I see 4 threaded parts per hings that have no bolts at all. I assume they
are female receptors of a screw from above. In addition I see two bolts per
hinge.
I assume these are the ones to remove. Thanks for confirming or correctiong
me

Steve R
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