[Spridgets] [Morris] Trade?

[Gerard]

Depends on where the break/disconnect is. Sometimes, you can reach up under
the fender or from under the engine bay and yank on the cable to get it to
open, then repair it at that point. If the cable came broke at the latch
mechanism, you could remove the 2 screws from under the valance and see if you
can get you hand up to the mechanism under the panel. Normally, there are 2
screws holding the grille from the top too, so it will sends on whether they
are present and how tight they are. Another option is to try to hook the cable
using a coat hanger through the grill. If the cables broken, but is still
attached to the latch, you may be able to pull enough cable out to grab onto
it.

Gerard


On Aug 11, 2013, at 11:20 AM, rbhouston at aol.com wrote:

> I've decided to sell my 74 MG Midget.  I'm still working out the issues of
it
> sitting for 5 years in the driveway, but overall it's in pretty good shape.
> I've changed out the seats for '63 smaller seats and it has old style tail
> lights.  I was trying to duplicate the Midget of my youth.  Monza exhaust,
> chrome wire wheels with Kumho's, needs new paint, but should run and drive
> fine when I'm finished sorting it.
>
>
> I just got it back from a mechanic shop, and I use the term very loosly,
and
> it starts right up but will not pull and spits and sputter when the
> accelerator is pressed.  I think they may have even got the plug wires on
in
> the wrong order.
>
>
> Trouble is, when I went out to work on it this morning, they have pulled
the
> bonnet cable loose and I can't get it up.  Any tricks or other solutions
out
> there?  Gerard?
>
>
> Robert Houston
> Call if you see this before 2:30 MDT?  915-726-0704
>
>
> PS, anyone want to trade for a Morris Minor?   I think I can still fit in
> that...or a Riley or some such?
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