Bonett not staying up very high

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#1 Bonett not staying up very high

Post by johnj » Fri Sep 08, 2017 2:04 pm

My series 1 1/2 e type bonnet is not staaying up very high, i can lift it to full extent but it comes back down
The only thing that appears to hold it up are the sprung hinge supports on both sides
So i bought new springs from SNG fitted them but still not much different goes up about 10 to 2 inches
Any suggestions greatly appreciated, is there a bonnet rod stay?

Thanks in advance John

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#2 Re: Bonett not staying up very high

Post by chrisfell » Fri Sep 08, 2017 4:29 pm

My bonnet is sensitive to the slope of the road. Downhill or uphill slopes affect the way the bonnet balances, it needs to be pretty flat.
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#3 Re: Bonett not staying up very high

Post by johnj » Fri Sep 08, 2017 10:48 pm

Forgot to add im restoring car so at present no bumper headlights etc attached so hopefully when fitted will tip the ballance forward

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#4 Re: Bonett not staying up very high

Post by cactusman » Sat Sep 09, 2017 7:11 am

Yes. No lights or bumpers will make a big difference. Dare say all will be well once they are on. If not the springs may be tired...
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#5 Re: Bonett not staying up very high

Post by malcolm » Sat Sep 09, 2017 8:44 am

On my 69 S2, I have a gas damper on the bonnet. never have a problem with it staying up. Was this standard on a '69 car? (2+2)
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#6 Re: Bonett not staying up very high

Post by marc » Sat Sep 09, 2017 5:12 pm

are you sure that your new springs are not too long? it might be necessary to modify them a bit by folding the ends a bit inside?
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#7 Re: Bonett not staying up very high

Post by johnj » Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:39 am

Springs are brand new and same length as originals
I think when bumpers and lights are fitted should tip the ballance :thankyouyellow:

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#8 Re: Bonett not staying up very high

Post by Jeff Poston » Tue Oct 10, 2017 12:15 am

I'm not sure if this is a spring issue. I think it may be more related to the adjustment of the actual fit of the hinges. There is quite a bit of scope for adjustment of the fit of the hinges and this many be worth of trying to set in a different position

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#9 Re: Bonett not staying up very high

Post by Gfhug » Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:53 am

Malcolm, your gas damper came in during S2 production. Early ones have the S1 springs, then later changed to the damper. Much nicer, IMHO.

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#10 Re: Bonett not staying up very high

Post by Red Kite » Tue Oct 10, 2017 8:19 am

The Damper is a very easy fit and i consider it to be a safety upgrade, as it holds the bonnet up very firmly.
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#11 Re: Bonett not staying up very high

Post by Simonpfhc » Tue Oct 10, 2017 9:36 am

Hi John,

I would not worry too much about it until you have everything mounted correctly on the bonnet. Mine too was not being held upright until everything was on, and now it stays up perfectly. As already mentioned, the hardware ahead of the hinge (mainly bumpers and headlights) adds significant weight is is required to counter-balance the bonnet.

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