Does anybody else worry about a hood release cable breaking, or is it just me? If so what have you done for a backup plan of entry?

In my '74 TR6 I have a cable that I can reach from underneath, but it only has one latch and it pulls to the front to release. The jag pulls to the back which I guess means I'd have to create an eye or pully t pull from front.

Just curious what what others may have created.

 

It's happened to me. There's a small hole in the wheel well where you can stick a pointy screwdriver and trip the latch

 

Mine came loose from the attaching screw for the cable.. used a bladed screwdriver in the wheel well hole.

You should locate it and try it before you ever have a problem! Kinda hidden....

 

I've yet to hear of a cable snapping in a XJ-6, or in a classic S type which are 50 years old by now.

those cables don't get enough wear and tear in the life of a car.

 

I think my hood gets more of a work-out than others. The PO cut the unistrut running laterally in order to fit intake and breather, so it doesn't like to open or close evenly. Additionally my V8 tends to create a lot of under hood heat and I pop the hood whenever I can to vent.


Thanks for the tip about the wheel well hole!

 

I keep the catches liberally lubricated for ease of operation. Less tugging that way. Also, latches are Positive on Both Sides!
(';')

 

 

Thanks all, I'm already sleeping better knowing this info.

 

Indy :


Ditto on Elinor's post. I often recall an old add refrain, "a little dab will do you". But, at times I go for "more is better".


My car's bonnet plagued me with popping open on one or both latches.
Then I recalled the "lube" mantra. It worked.


And, over the last couple of days, I've been multi tasking out doors. Great weather to be enjoyed.


1. restoring my second chipper shredder, an old model Troy Bilt Super Tomahawk. Much different fro the present product sold under that name.
Phase one complete. Driven Pulley in place, key in, set screw tight. Belt on. Alignment looks good. Idler "slack-loose" mechanism messed up. Corrosion prevented adjustment. Busted a rod. It is on the bench for drill and tap to fit a 6" 1/4 NC screw to replace it.


2. Load another lawn recycle green can of patio prunings. Pick up is today.


3. Water to my remaining front greenery. Oh, had to fix the hose on it's reel. Tie wraps to the rescue.


4. Some stray runs of wire in the Jaguar bay to neaten up. More tie wraps to the rescue. Red ones for effect.


In my opinion, the SBC occupies less space in the bay than the DOHC and as such a better escape path for hot air.


But, I do subscribe to the pop the hood/bonnet after a run for venting.


Aside from time it did that "on it's own !!!


Carl

 

As Nix is also Chevy Powered, I pop the hood every time I pull into the garage, as you mention, to vent the heat. In Winter this is kind of handy and only a little annoying in Summer.

I try not to do this out in public because of the snide remarks, usually from old drivers of certain domestic brands that hurt her feelings; "Probably overheating. It IS a Jag after all."
(';')

 

Lucky me It seems to matter not as to ambient or how fast I drive. The needle stays just a whisker past 90 C. LT1's are designed to run at that temp. Reverse flow cooling allows that.


But, popping the bonnet after a run makes sense. On at least two levels.
Cools the bay. Signifies care for the car. Something akin to cleaning the tools after use.


Carl
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