John Bonnett Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Although my GT6 never suffered from the bonnet catch self opening I believe it can be a problem. Now I don't know whether this is the answer but I'll put forward the suggestion.Normally it is impossible to see the catch in the engaged position but it is visible at the moment on my bonnet frame so I can see exactly how much of the claw goes up inside the hook. I found that to get the claw into its proper position it was necessary to space out the hook by about 2mm. Without the spacer, the handle appeared to close normally but the claw only just engaged and I could see that it could easily slip out and the catch fly up. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Useful photo, thanks John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 JohnDoes your lower roller still rotate, or has it seized and worn down to a flat?Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 thescrapman wrote:JohnDoes your lower roller still rotate, or has it seized and worn down to a flat?CheersThe rollers rotate now but one of them was seized. It freed off easily though with a bit of WD40. I notice from the Canley site that the hooks should have a spacer behind them but they are NLA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 3141 wrote:...that the hooks should have a spacer behind them but they are NLA.Originally its just a fat piece of cardboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esxefi Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 what you need to do is,..where the roller sits under the claw when engaged is to grind a small indent so the roller has a more positive locking action.you may need to re adjust the body locking plate to get a satisfactory result with increased tension.only remove a very tiny amount of material at a time and test.it works as I have done it and they no longer spring open even over rough roads :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I've got a couple of inexpensive brackets and pins that I got on ebay some time ago. Just had a look but no longer listed. Positive way to hold catches down.Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Paterson Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 nang wrote:I've got a couple of inexpensive brackets and pins that I got on ebay some time ago. Just had a look but no longer listed. Positive way to hold catches down.Tony.Seller diverdan55 lists them periodically. I got a set a few weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody47uk Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Fit bonnet locks. Solves the problem and stops some evil minded b*****d getting into your engine bay!. Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2500 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 9110 wrote:Fit bonnet locks.Not that keen on bonnet locks to be honest - or the ones I've seen and had fitted to my last bonnet. If someone really wants to get into your engine bay all they need to do apply a bit of brute force to the bonnet hinge and the locks (and the bonnet) just bend. As me how I know :'(If you're using the bonnet locks to stop the hinges flipping open what I also found is that the locks slowly distort over time due to the force of the hinges trying to open themselves and after a few years the bonnet locks become too worn and loose to be of any use.Best things I've found for a quick solution to the hinges flipping open if you can't fix it any other way are diverdans55s brackets and clips mentioned by DougP.I'll be having another good look at mine between now and the Spit foinf back on the road in Spring with John's and esxefi's suggestions in mind - IMHO reckon they're on to something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 How do these brackets and pins work then...photos?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2500 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 GT6_Don wrote:How do these brackets and pins work then...photos?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTeesside Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I have the brackets and pins myself after realising a vibration/rattle at speed was my bonnet catch flopping about like a dying fish.They work a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 They look quite good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyk5614 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Doug_P wrote:Seller diverdan55 lists them periodically. I got a set a few weeks ago. THe original design will work. These look crap. Persevere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Paterson Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 1045 wrote:THe original design will work. These look crap. Persevere! You are welcome to your opinion. I like these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Doug_P wrote:You are welcome to your opinion. I like these.So do I. Belt and braces ;DTony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Doug_P wrote:You are welcome to your opinion. I like these.Just thought I'd say, I agree with him. They also look quite sharp and might tear your trousers if walking past the car in a tight garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 In 25 years of Herald ownership, I've never had a properly maintained bonnet catch open itself,Cheers,Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 M Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Further to Pauls method, did ye pinch mine !!! ;)as Paul puts a warning oot too, I can confirm I saw a CT member had done this mod efta i telt,m aboot it,he went just too far at first go,Picture a bloke, sitt,n on his Arshe Ole, feet, yan either side oft catch,pull,n an tugg,n, pull,n all sorts os faces a Gurning champ woulld ev been proud of,an still it would nae budge, ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;Dno names mentionee,d incase of litigation, :Pher is a pic of what an where.M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 796 wrote:Further to Pauls method, did ye pinch mine !!! ;)as Paul puts a warning oot too, I can confirm I saw a CT member had done this mod efta i telt,m aboot it,he went just too far at first go,Picture a bloke, sitt,n on his Arshe Ole, feet, yan either side oft catch,pull,n an tugg,n, pull,n all sorts os faces a Gurning champ woulld ev been proud of,an still it would nae budge, ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;Dno names mentionee,d incase of litigation, :Pher is a pic of what an where. Mhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY4tD2Hbg_A#t=68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esxefi Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 796 wrote:Further to Pauls method, did ye pinch mine !!! ;)as Paul puts a warning oot too, I can confirm I saw a CT member had done this mod efta i telt,m aboot it,he went just too far at first go,Picture a bloke, sitt,n on his Arshe Ole, feet, yan either side oft catch,pull,n an tugg,n, pull,n all sorts os faces a Gurning champ woulld ev been proud of,an still it would nae budge, ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;Dno names mentionee,d incase of litigation, :Pher is a pic of what an where. Mnah.....more like 'great minds think alike' I reckon :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 heraldcoupe wrote:In 25 years of Herald ownership, I've never had a properly maintained bonnet catch open itself,Cheers,Bill.Correct ...if all the body work is correct eg the tub/scuttle and bracket is perpendicular to the locking handle, then they should not pop openIf the bracket and scuttle `lean in` at the top,then the hook of the lock handle will not stay in placeThe rubber cone has to be holder at the correct tension as wellIf there is movement in a scuttle/tub/A post through rot or breakage then that also will allow the bracket to move and pop up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 The problem I have is that all the bonnet catches I have owned (quite a few over the years!) seem to not work as designed. The mechanism moves off the roller, and the rollers are seized and often grooved heavily. I have tried to free them up and tweek, but with no real success. So how is it done? is there a guide to getting the catches to work correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daedalusminos Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 The catches need to be in good condition along with the scuttle bracket (no notches - can be remetalled by welding/grinding, or just buy new) and the cones are also critical. The bonnet, cones and cone sockets need to be adjusted for correct seating height and forward/aft and lateral position. The big mistake is the cones not seating fully in the sockets but instead hitting the sides.The catch works on the over centre principal and needs to be under constant tension when closed, so when closing the catch it should tighten before loosening slightly as it 'snaps' shut but the cones should still be compressed slightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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