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Author Topic: Bonnet Cable Snapped!  (Read 8012 times)
JamiePla
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« on: March 27, 2011, 08:03:40 PM »
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My bonnet cabel has snapped, anyone with some no how, need to know how i can get the bonnet open??
 any help would be great,

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« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2011, 08:31:01 PM »
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Jamie

there are a few suggestions here http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/index.php?action=search2

use the search box at the top of the page, it's all happened before and the answers are there
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« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2011, 01:02:12 AM »
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Thanks, still learning to use this website, I'll make sure to searh next time. big help tho

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« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2011, 10:14:03 AM »
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hi

If you haven't already opened it I will tell you how, I had to do it to Effie and also John Rapps car at the Sydney nats.

Give me a call if still needed on 0407486759

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« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2011, 11:49:59 AM »
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Push the catch using a screw driver up through the grille.

at least that's how I did it.. but my grille was different to std.
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« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2011, 12:44:13 PM »
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thanks guys got it open, Just put the new cable on From rare spares and on first pull the handle snapped off, Not happy.

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« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2011, 12:49:55 PM »
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They all do that  Roll Eyes

Take it back and the next one will just do the same thing  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes

Superglue or 5 min Araldite it back on, ensure the cable has some lubrication, that its routed correctly, and that the bonnet catch is adjusted right.

Should be OK.
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« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2011, 05:01:17 PM »
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Did the same with a couple of my cables so I drilled a very small hole and put a pin through.

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« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2011, 06:50:49 PM »
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They all do that  Roll Eyes

Take it back and the next one will just do the same thing  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes

Superglue or 5 min Araldite it back on, ensure the cable has some lubrication, that its routed correctly, and that the bonnet catch is adjusted right.

Should be OK.

Mine did the same; treated similar to what CraigA suggested - no further problems  Smiley

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« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2011, 10:10:40 AM »
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"Please explain" to quote a political person.  I have not experienced a broken cable.  Where do they snap?  I would like a bit better explanation as to the repair.  If this repair was done before breaking would this be a preventative measure?

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« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2011, 07:07:58 PM »
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My mate was sick of this happening to his FC so he asked me to fabricate a bracket underneath the housing ,all you do is push a leaver and its open but you loose out on security i can put up pics if any one is interested
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« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2011, 02:33:25 PM »
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post some picture's up I'm sure it'll help some people =]
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« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2011, 04:14:05 PM »
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Keith half the time the brass stopper comes loose and falls off and you cannot open it.


Havent had any actually break.
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« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2011, 06:07:25 PM »
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The new cables have a habit of the knob parting company with the shaft, hence the pin insert, or as fchoon has said the brass stopper either comes off or the cable fatigues in this area and breaks.

I have used a large flat screwdriver and some protective cloth to prise open the bonett when this has happened

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