S1 and S2 bonnet springs
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I got an email from Ross Robbins asking me a question about the bonnet springs for the type 26 Elans and I havn't a clue on where they attach to the body. The bonnet end is pretty easy but I looked at 3 of my shells at the house and have no idea of where they go. Does anyone have a decent photo of where they attach on the body? I found on picture in my colection of engine bay photos that has the springs visable but none of my Elans has that hole on the left hand side.
p.s. - they arn't for ross's s2 either, the question was asked by one of his good friends.
p.s. - they arn't for ross's s2 either, the question was asked by one of his good friends.
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garyeanderson - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Hi George
The light went off like a hammer hit it when you offered up the description. its been a while since I have thought about them, maybe I didn't ever have them hooked up on any of the Elan's I had over the years.
Thanks Gary
p.s. - I guess I been using Spyder chassis for too long, its about time to get one of those folded steel ones.
I found this photo under another post on the forum looks like I have seen the holes a few times and it never sunk in...
The light went off like a hammer hit it when you offered up the description. its been a while since I have thought about them, maybe I didn't ever have them hooked up on any of the Elan's I had over the years.
Thanks Gary
p.s. - I guess I been using Spyder chassis for too long, its about time to get one of those folded steel ones.
I found this photo under another post on the forum looks like I have seen the holes a few times and it never sunk in...
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garyeanderson - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Thanks to both Gary and George. That was perfect!!
Sorry to be slow responding. I have been fighting motor mounts on the Plus 2 Arrrrrggghh!!
Sorry to be slow responding. I have been fighting motor mounts on the Plus 2 Arrrrrggghh!!
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Hi Ross
Glad George could help, I really didn't have a clue until he said they go to the top rail. I forget more and more every day, soon I won't remember the where the keys are in my pocket...
Gary
Glad George could help, I really didn't have a clue until he said they go to the top rail. I forget more and more every day, soon I won't remember the where the keys are in my pocket...
Gary
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garyeanderson - Coveted Fifth Gear
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This is my best guess as to how the springs are mounted to the chassis, I still need to glass the bobbins to the bonnet to test it out. I hope this helps.
Gary
Gary
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garyeanderson - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Thanks Gary, it makes sense now!
Regards,
Etienne
Regards,
Etienne
Lotus Seven 1965 S2
can be seen here, if not on the road...
can be seen here, if not on the road...
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Etienne 7 - Second Gear
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Well there you go, I have not had them in with a full engine bay complement of obstructions. I was guessing Rod, maybe you can get a photo of yours so that others can see how it works and I'll delete mine. I have been using a pair of shortened rubber bungee cords like these to do the job on my current S2
(belongs in the "mods" section), they don't pop the bonnet like the springs but with some downward pressure at the front it opens up fine and locates the bonnet in the opening nicely.
(belongs in the "mods" section), they don't pop the bonnet like the springs but with some downward pressure at the front it opens up fine and locates the bonnet in the opening nicely.
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garyeanderson - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Not sure if this, from the manual, helps... but what is the grommet for? Protect bonnet edge from rubbing?
(Spring orientation appears to match Garys photos)
JTTH
Cheers - Richard
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