Paul J Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Much has been said about stuck Bonnets recently but I have come across another problem, I removed the bracing structures from under the bonnet to sort out some damage and to get paint underneath them, now re-fitting everything I decided to hinge the front brace and position it centrally to receive the bonnet. My problem is the radiator cap when the bonnet is in the would be closed position its almost touching the bonnet cross member, I have also removed the rubber packers from under the radiator mounts to gain some clearance. I think my only solution is to reduce the height of the rad by cutting the mounts and re-welding. Just another little problem. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Eternal problem Paul, more likely is you have the body very slightly too low, I have seen the rad cap with the pressure release lever hit the frame but a standard cap didnt also I have seen a recored rad that was slightly too big . 4 clyinder rads sit a little further back but often the overflow pipe just touches the frame. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul J Posted May 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Hi Stuart Yes this is a Re- cored Serck rad, I have now lowered the mounting feet about 6mm and with one rubber disc under the foot I have some clearance. Bonnet is now attached and in need of a few adjustments but progress Cheers Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 Nice work Paul, Thinking on your feet as usual, Keep up the good work, Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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