Opening stuck Bonnets... Look directly under area where the lock mechanism
is. In most B/L BMC cars there is a cut out that is directly under the
mechanism. Then, try sticking a long (12-15 inch long shaft) up into access
hole until it reaches the loop in the cable leading to the spring loaded
latch . Once you have the screw driver securely in the cable loop, try using
leverage to open the spring loaded locking mechanism with a motion that will
spread open the latch by pulling on the cable with a motion until you've
freed the pin. I hope this works it is a normal type fix it procedure for BEL
and BMC stuck bonnet latches (in Jaguars and MGB's) Look for a plastic or
rubber-type plug that you'll have to pull out in order to access the actual
maintenance hole.
Albert Escalante
1978 MGB, 1985 XJ-6,
1977 XJ-6Lump, 1957 Mk.1 Jag.
Central Coast British Car Club
Port Hueneme, CA. 93044-0128
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