>No, I didn't blow up the motor. On the way to Sears to buy a wrench that
>works better to remove the air cleaners (recommendations appreciated. A
>regular combination wrench is too long) the MGA's bonnet/hood blew open. I
>quickly pulled over and did enough roadside bodywork to get it closed again
>but it's toast. The aluminum and frame are both mangled and I wouldn't
>doubt that the hinges are toast too. To add insult to injury, I can't get
>it open now. The latch releases but the mushroom shaped thing seems to be
>catching on the crossmember. There is enough room so that I can get at it
>so tonight I will try again with the appropriate tools. I then hope to
>straighten it enough to work because this is my only transportation for 3
>weeks. The was I feel right now the correct tool may be a BFH and a pair
>of tin snips.
>
>I had just finished a couple carb tweaks before taking off. The bonnet
>looked closed. I don't remember hearing the latch slam home but who knows.
> Anyway the safety catch was no help as far as I can tell. When I got to
>about 60 mph all I could see was red.
>
>Oh well, so it goes.
>
>Regards,
>Bill Eastman
>61 MGA with a pranged tongue
Damn Bill, After all that work. Sometimes it just ain't fair.
Larry Macy
78 Midget
Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
System Administrator/Manager
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Voice mail 215 662-2890
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