Bonnet pull conversion
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Bonnet pull conversion
Hi all,
Having pulled my shoulder muscles on more than one occasion reaching under the dash to fumble around amidst the wires for the bonnet pull rod, I've decided to replace the rod with a cable and dash knob from an MG. Has anyone carried out this conversion?
Having pulled my shoulder muscles on more than one occasion reaching under the dash to fumble around amidst the wires for the bonnet pull rod, I've decided to replace the rod with a cable and dash knob from an MG. Has anyone carried out this conversion?
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Re: Bonnet pull conversion
I would’ve thought that the easiest procedure would be lengthening the existing rod. As the return spring acts on it which is essential. Maybe search for a longer rod from a Morris Oxford or Six.
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Re: Bonnet pull conversion
Have a look at viewtopic.php?t=66198
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Re: Bonnet pull conversion
A longer rod is the way to go. I made a longer one out of stainless steel.
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Re: Bonnet pull conversion
My frugal Yankee ways tell me to put an extension on the ring under the dash.
A sturdy metal coathanger. Cut away the curved sides which form the hook. Form a circle at each end of the straight length. Snap one circle into the original release ring; use the other circle to pull the release. The pull circle is now much closer to the driver, and doesn't require stretching/reaching under the dash.
Tom M.
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A sturdy metal coathanger. Cut away the curved sides which form the hook. Form a circle at each end of the straight length. Snap one circle into the original release ring; use the other circle to pull the release. The pull circle is now much closer to the driver, and doesn't require stretching/reaching under the dash.
Tom M.
The Frugal Zealot
Re: Bonnet pull conversion
I made an extension from a length of 3mm welding wire, about a foot long with a hoop at each end. Works fine and allows the radio to be sited under the metal dash on the right hand side of the steering wheel. The pull now rests freely on the parcel shelf in easy reach.
Re: Bonnet pull conversion
Excellent improvement! Exactly what I had in mind.Grumpy21 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:23 am I made an extension from a length of 3mm welding wire, about a foot long with a hoop at each end. Works fine and allows the radio to be sited under the metal dash on the right hand side of the steering wheel. The pull now rests freely on the parcel shelf in easy reach.
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Re: Bonnet pull conversion
Hi Boomlander, if you're a club member, look for a copy of minor matters from July 2017. A cable conversion was covered in that issue.
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Re: Bonnet pull conversion
Here is the link to a bonnet pull which appears to be the same as the one in the article:-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364020935092 ... BM_riTuv9g
No longer £6 though.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364020935092 ... BM_riTuv9g
No longer £6 though.
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Re: Bonnet pull conversion
If you need any close up photos of the article Boomlander, let me know. I'll save you an eBay purchaseBoomlander wrote: ↑Fri Oct 21, 2022 12:22 pm Thanks for the pics Phil,
That's all I need to proceed.
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Re: Bonnet pull conversion
A couple of close up shots for you Boomlander.
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