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Re: pull my finger

To: hfader@usa.net
Subject: Re: pull my finger
From: "Rick Barnard" <rstirb@townisp.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 22:35:07 -0500
Cc: Triumphs@autox.team.net
Hugh,
        Actually, TR6s didn't use the finger pull.  That's why the 
hole in your cubby box cover is too small. It looks like a good idea, 
but when everything is working, it's uneccessary.
        There should be a little offset "buffer" bracket with a small 
rubber pad on it, which mounts inside the cubby box, on the left, 
and presses against the inside of the cover.  But mainly, the spring 
action of the light switch against the back of the cover pushes the 
door open.  You may need to replace the dried-out foam pad on the 
switch.  Reference TRF's volume II, p. 406.
        A quick stab with the index finger, and it pops open.
        I wonder if the designer ever imagined that his work would 
be so analyzed and preserved, 30 years later?
        Have Fun.
                
                Rick  1973 TR6  CF257OU 

>>I just bought a finger pull for the glovebox lock on my TR6. I am 
hoping to
eliminate the leather lace that the previous owner tacked on so that 
the
darn thing could be opened. I'm having some trouble fitting this 
thing. It
looks like I will have to enlarge the hole for the lock about 1/8". I 
would
like to avoid doing this. Anybody have any tips on installing the 
finger
pull? Better yet, anybody have any tips on making the glovebox 
open easily
without the finger pull? Other TR6's I have seen have a similar 
problem.

Thanks,
Hugh Fader
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