[TR] bonnet will not open -66TR4A

[J.C. Hassall]

On 8/30/2010 8:31 AM, Dachnowicz, Peter wrote:
> Pulled the bonnet release cable today and much to my dismay the bonnet did not
> open.
> I then reached for my backup cable and still no good.
> Both cables have tension on them and I believe I hear the latch move.
> I find it hard to believe both would fail simultaneously.
> I have tried to push down on the center of the bonnet near the latch but no
> there is no play or spring whatsoever.
> I'm suspecting the spring has gone out of alignment(?).
>
> What would you recommend as next steps?
>    
Peter, I had good success by removing the bonnet hinge bolts and raising 
the leading edge just enough to poke the latch with a broom handle.  
Then I bought the emergency bonnet release from Macy's Garage and of 
course have never had a bit of trouble.

jim

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Jim Hassall
Blacksburg VA
'63 TR4 in autox preparation
99% finished, 90% to go