Hood [bonnet] alignment

[bcbennett]

Hello all,

The man who rebuilt my engine at the Triumph shop did a superb job, but he works alone. Thus, when he refitted my bonnet, it didn't quite align properly, and the catch won't keep it locked down (and is out of adjustment range).

So, my question is this: I live alone. Is it POSSIBLE for me to adjust my bonnet to a better alignment by myself or must I get a helper? Are there tips and tricks to this?

My brother (who does NOT own British cars) is laughing at me via telephone for not just "going out to my garage and doing it." I can't imagine how I can pull this off alone.

Thanks!

 

[bash]

I put my bonnet on a while ago with help, but we didn't have time to get the alignment just right. I then adjusted it on my own by removing the grille (which involves removing the radiator shroud too) - this gives access to the bolts holding the hinges to the inner wings. It is a long process, and I won't pretend that I got it spot on - but it is a lot better than when I got the car, and looks okay from a few feet away, so that will do for now!

Hope that helps
Alistair

 

[Guest]

Ditto on doing it alone. It is just a very slow process, hit and miss, trial and error. Removing the grill will make it easier. Take the lock assembly completely off the bonnet, let the rubber stops seat in the rear (they are also adjustable) and line the thing up by playing with the hinge bolts. Taint easy, but this really isn't a two-person job anyway.

Be carefull and don't rush because you will be touching up paint. I used some towels to help cushion the bonnet hear and there.


Bill

 

[tomshobby]

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My brother (who does NOT own British cars) is laughing at me via telephone for not just "going out to my garage and doing it."

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That is what brothers do best! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Kurtis]

I agree with others. You can align it yourself by loosening the bolts and moving it ever so slightly. It's just a long, tedious trial and error process.

 

[Tomster]

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Ditto on doing it alone. It is just a very slow process, hit and miss, trial and error. Removing the grill will make it easier. Take the lock assembly completely off the bonnet, let the rubber stops seat in the rear (they are also adjustable) and line the thing up by playing with the hinge bolts. Taint easy, but this really isn't a two-person job anyway.

Be carefull and don't rush because you will be touching up paint. I used some towels to help cushion the bonnet hear and there.


Bill

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[Tomster]

Oops well that didn't work.... (quote function)
Should have been:
Take the lock assembly completely off the bonnet
Either remove the lock assembly or add the emergency release first. No end of misery and trouble if you blow that little maneuver!