Reply to "Engine Lid Latch"

David Stroud IM Roadster DOttawa Canada '83 IM Soob

IaM-Ray posted:
I was just looking at my engine lid latch and when the engine is hot it seems that cable for some reason opens the lid but by the time I get to the back the latch is locked again. Once the engine is cold it works fine. So it is either a two man job or something else.
Now I saw somewhere that there is a new latch available with a spring release but I was wondering if anyone had any other work arounds. Essentially the new style has a plate attached to one side of the upper hole you see and a spring attached pops up once the main latch is released and prevents the latch from re-engaging.
I think Bruce @aircooled could make one easily .

I'm noticing the same thing in the heat, Ray. I had added a couple of small, clear rubber, glue on standoff pads earlier this Spring but have now added one more layer of them and solved the problem. They're hard to find but I got a pack of about 30 for about $6. at Lee Valley Tools.

7/17/192:57 PM

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