Installing Hood Release
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- mraitch
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Installing Hood Release
Hood release cable jammed, pulled hard and it separated from housing.
Since the main release was 'trash', had to make a backup first before I could repair 'original'.
Left to right - nut, lock washer, bolt with small hole drilled all way through and larger one to accept the ferrule - right
Assembly - including bicycle cable
drill hole in fender close to clutch slave cylinder (or wherever you choose)
Push assembly through hole, tighten nut and make a loop with wire.
(Cost about $5.00)
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Since the main release was 'trash', had to make a backup first before I could repair 'original'.
Left to right - nut, lock washer, bolt with small hole drilled all way through and larger one to accept the ferrule - right
Assembly - including bicycle cable
drill hole in fender close to clutch slave cylinder (or wherever you choose)
Push assembly through hole, tighten nut and make a loop with wire.
(Cost about $5.00)
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Peter Harrison
1970 1600 (Stroker) - TOAD SAN (Eliza)
1970 1600 (Stock) - As Yet Unnamed
Lake Balboa (SFV) , California
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1970 1600 (Stock) - As Yet Unnamed
Lake Balboa (SFV) , California
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Re: Installing Hood Release
I saw at Solvang, one owner dropped the cable down inside the fender to allow access without need a key to open the car. Avoiding drilling the bulkhead.
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Re: Installing Hood Release
[quote=jonny8 post_id=292991 time=1557344088 user_id=3575]
I saw at Solvang, one owner dropped the cable down inside the fender to allow access without need a key to open the car. Avoiding drilling the bulkhead.
[/quote]
N ot sure I follow that one
I saw at Solvang, one owner dropped the cable down inside the fender to allow access without need a key to open the car. Avoiding drilling the bulkhead.
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N ot sure I follow that one
Peter Harrison
1970 1600 (Stroker) - TOAD SAN (Eliza)
1970 1600 (Stock) - As Yet Unnamed
Lake Balboa (SFV) , California
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- theunz
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Re: Installing Hood Release
I ran mine through an existing grommet in the firewall and dropped it just above the accelerator pedal.
What's the point of locking a convertible with exterior snaps?
What's the point of locking a convertible with exterior snaps?
Mike M
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Old enough to know better, too old to remember why!
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Re: Installing Hood Release
I[quote=theunz post_id=292998 time=1557348986 user_id=2158]
I ran mine through an existing grommet in the firewall and dropped it just above the accelerator pedal.
What's the point of locking a convertible with exterior snaps?
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I agree - same reason as providing door pulls on a convertible - ???
But please give me some credit - the release is high up inside front wheel well, invisible to normal view.
I ran mine through an existing grommet in the firewall and dropped it just above the accelerator pedal.
What's the point of locking a convertible with exterior snaps?
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I agree - same reason as providing door pulls on a convertible - ???
But please give me some credit - the release is high up inside front wheel well, invisible to normal view.
Peter Harrison
1970 1600 (Stroker) - TOAD SAN (Eliza)
1970 1600 (Stock) - As Yet Unnamed
Lake Balboa (SFV) , California
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Re: Installing Hood Release
I like it. It is simple and unobtrusive. FYI I never locked my car even with the roof on because the cost of damage to get in would exceed the cost of anything inside. Lost one gearshift knob but that's all.
Rick
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1987 Toyota MR2 T-top (don't hate, wife's car)
2014 Ford Mustang convertible
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Constantly working on the Datsun whenever I get around to it.
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1987 Toyota MR2 T-top (don't hate, wife's car)
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Re: Installing Hood Release
Some years ago someone 'broke in' to my roadster and sneaked off with a screwdriver, leaving about $300 of Dunhill Pipes in the console.
Also, I never lock console, too many people have had their consoles pried open.
Also, I never lock console, too many people have had their consoles pried open.
Peter Harrison
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1970 1600 (Stock) - As Yet Unnamed
Lake Balboa (SFV) , California
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Re: Installing Hood Release
Not knocking your location Peter, it's just as secure as mine, which is none to secure
Mike M
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1969 2000 solex mine since 1972, under resurrection. (Finally resurrected as of spring 2019!)
1969 Porsche 911s -worth more, but not as valuable! Gone!
2017 Lotus Evora 400 - Oh my!!
Old enough to know better, too old to remember why!
1969 2000 solex mine since 1972, under resurrection. (Finally resurrected as of spring 2019!)
1969 Porsche 911s -worth more, but not as valuable! Gone!
2017 Lotus Evora 400 - Oh my!!
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Re: Installing Hood Release
not so much secure, NOTHING is, just hidden. But thanks. And I apologize for my reaction.
Peter Harrison
1970 1600 (Stroker) - TOAD SAN (Eliza)
1970 1600 (Stock) - As Yet Unnamed
Lake Balboa (SFV) , California
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Re: Installing Hood Release
I used a throttle cable replacement kit. It comes with a couple of options for going through a hole. I put it through the firewall but I think the curve is too tight as it doesn't work. I will try taking it through the fender after testing that direction.
Rick
Constantly working on the Datsun whenever I get around to it.
1968 SPL 311
1987 Toyota MR2 T-top (don't hate, wife's car)
2014 Ford Mustang convertible
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Constantly working on the Datsun whenever I get around to it.
1968 SPL 311
1987 Toyota MR2 T-top (don't hate, wife's car)
2014 Ford Mustang convertible
SPF 50