Rear Lid Gas Spring?

There is a search function here - the magnifying glass.  So maybe 3 concepts - one to pop it just cracked open in case of fire, one a manual prop for more air while driving, and the gas struts so you don't have to use the pin (I wouldn't drive with it like that though).

https://www.speedsterowners.co...deck-lid-self-opener

https://www.speedsterowners.co...ck-engine-lid-opener

I believe that there is simply a latch that has a spring loaded feature that once the latch is activated it pushes the pin on the engine lid upwards and you can then easily fit your fingers underneath.  It spaces the lid away from the body. 

BTW it does not keep it open to do engine work, for that you need a wand to hold it open or a full blown piston as we have on a lot of front hood assemblies.

Chris:  You already have the latch - that's what is popped when you pull that knob at the rear of the door opening.  

For something to actually lift the engine cover when you pull that knob, you need a gas strut to do the lifting.  

If you do a search on here for "gas strut" or "Engine Cover Opener" you should find some past posts that cover it with DIY how-to instructions and part numbers for compatible struts.  If not, let us know and we'll find the posts for you.

Gordon, there is a latch with a more positive spring in it that makes sure the lid cannot close on you.  Just saying. 

There's also this simple gizmo that accomplishes pretty much the same thing, with no struts or extra supports. It uses the holes already in your hinge (OK, you may have to enlarge the holes a bit) and a spring-loaded pin that costs about $10.

Link to the SOC thread is here.

I knew I had seen those bolts before 

I had some issues with getting my order placed from the link above so I ordered my Knob Plunger from my local Grainger store - Item #3JDA8 

www.grainger.com

they have a few other versions  as well search Pop Pin or Plunger Pin Ring

https://www.speedsterowners.com...am/true/IMG_0150.MOV

Gordon Nichols posted:

Chris:  You already have the latch - that's what is popped when you pull that knob at the rear of the door opening.  

For something to actually lift the engine cover when you pull that knob, you need a gas strut to do the lifting.  

If you do a search on here for "gas strut" or "Engine Cover Opener" you should find some past posts that cover it with DIY how-to instructions and part numbers for compatible struts.  If not, let us know and we'll find the posts for you.

Gordon,

I looked at the top of the Speedsterowners.com webpage and do not see a "search" button or a "search symbol" on the page to do the search?

Look for the magnifying glass on the right side next to the plus sign.

You have to be signed in to the site for the search icon to show up.

Then, it's just to the left of your screen name.

Gordon Nichols posted:

Chris:  You already have the latch - that's what is popped when you pull that knob at the rear of the door opening.  

For something to actually lift the engine cover when you pull that knob, you need a gas strut to do the lifting.  

If you do a search on here for "gas strut" or "Engine Cover Opener" you should find some past posts that cover it with DIY how-to instructions and part numbers for compatible struts.  If not, let us know and we'll find the posts for you.

Got the search thing figured out and printed out all the information in the threads. Thanks guys for all your help and suggestions. Now I will go buy the parts and get my mechanic who knows what he is doing to install. I maintain that Speedsterowners.com is the best site out there when it comes to Q and A's like this. Thanks again, much appreciated.