I've looked into t his more than once over the years.
...two considerations NOT to forget when experimenting
with finding the right one you feel works right for you.
Watch out when you ever repair you engine in the wind. :-)
Seriously though ... most of the props are not designed to
really prop up that kind of weight.
They also need to handle the weight of the bonnet PULLING on
the gas strut as the bonnet does hinge past its weighted balance
point over the pivot supports.
Paul Tegler wizardz@toad.net http://www.teglerizer.com
OBie - '73 BGT - daily driver
http://www.teglerizer.com/mgstuff/ob_description.htm
Punkin' - '78 Spitfire - corner ripping screamer
http://www.teglerizer.com/triumphstuff/spit78.htm
Lil' Greenee - '73 RWA Midget - lady killer
http://www.teglerizer.com/midgetstuff/index.html
-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Smith <CraigS@iewc.com>
To: 'Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com' <Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com>;
spitfires@autox.team.net <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, April 07, 2000 1:05 PM
Subject: RE: Hood Prop
I have wanted to do this for some time !
I hope someone has done it
-----Original Message-----
From: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com [mailto:Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com]
Sent: Friday, April 07, 2000 11:53 AM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Hood Prop
Hello,
My hood prop is shot. Look in Vic Brit catalog...$40 !!! I don't think
so.
I will look for a used one but...has anyone thought of using one of those
pneumatic (sp) props they are putting in everything these days (hatchbacks,
mini-van hatches, trunk lifts, etc) on the Spitfire hood. (bonnet)?
It seems like this could be a way to get around lifting-at-the-latches
method that rips the fenders to he$^. No?
Anyone?
-John
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