Chambo110 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Probably in the wrong area but has anyone seen or heard anything from Ralph.??? curious to know if he’s ok . normally he’s the first to reply and solve people’s problems and the last time I can see he was on here was about 3 days ago hopefully just got his head under the bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmayco68 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Replied to a thread of mine last night “fog lights “ in international section. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambo110 Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 Cool least we know he’s ok in these strange times cheers for reply 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmayco68 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Definitely are strange times . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Thanks for the concern, just haven't been on very much today, my 110 is fine to, swapped the bonnet hinge bushes earlier today, waiting for a new top hinge,a new check bar & shouldered bolt for rear door just to eliminate some unwanted play/wear. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 He's back! Maybe got lost in a Land Rover parts shop as lock down was lifted 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambo110 Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 Great stuff. Glad to hear you’re well bonnet... hmmmm one of my to do things... gotta change this death trap scissor contraption for struts or a stick. Sick of feeling like a part of the film Christine every time I go under the bonnet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Seems he is ok, it was his birthday a couple of days back, I was going to suggest he probably just hasnt sobered up fully. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Haven't touched any beer for months, not been trapped anywhere, except at work doing a week of 12 hour days & 12 hour split over the weekend, then a week off & opposite shift is on duty. Quote Great stuff. Glad to hear you’re well bonnet... hmmmm one of my to do things... gotta change this death trap scissor contraption for struts or a stick. Sick of feeling like a part of the film Christine every time I go under the bonnet as for a solid bonnet prop, I have one from my old bonnet sat in garage doing nothing, it has the stowage clip as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Chambo110 said: bonnet... hmmmm one of my to do things... gotta change this death trap scissor contraption for struts or a stick. Sick of feeling like a part of the film Christine every time I go under the bonnet Word of warning the down side to the solid prop is when the wind gets under the bonnet and lift's it the prop drops down and slams the bonnet on the back of your head. Don't ask how I know this...... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambo110 Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 1 hour ago, miketomcat said: Word of warning the down side to the solid prop is when the wind gets under the bonnet and lift's it the prop drops down and slams the bonnet on the back of your head. Don't ask how I know this...... Mike 😂 that be my luck. Swap it to avoid head injury then get one anyway. Hmmm ok. so who’s done struts then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 1 hour ago, miketomcat said: Word of warning the down side to the solid prop is when the wind gets under the bonnet and lift's it the prop drops down and slams the bonnet on the back of your head. Don't ask how I know this...... Mike How do you know that Mike ? 🤔🤣 Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 On 12/3/2020 at 1:03 AM, Mo Murphy said: How do you know that Mike ? 🤔🤣 Mo Let's just say it's fine in a garage or sheltered spot. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 12 hours ago, western said: Haven't touched any beer for months, not been trapped anywhere, except at work doing a week of 12 hour days & 12 hour split over the weekend, then a week off & opposite shift is on duty. as for a solid bonnet prop, I have one from my old bonnet sat in garage doing nothing, it has the stowage clip as well. Sorry the old one piece bonnet prop has ben sold, thought I still had it. Talk to Nige about bonnet strut kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambo110 Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 No problem. I’ll have a google. Although to be honest it normally brings me back here anyway Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 14 minutes ago, Chambo110 said: No problem. I’ll have a google. Although to be honest it normally brings me back here anyway Thanks Have a look here for Nigel's bonnet strut kits: https://megasquirt-v8.co.uk/diff_offroad.php About half way down-ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 19 hours ago, Chambo110 said: Great stuff. Glad to hear you’re well bonnet... hmmmm one of my to do things... gotta change this death trap scissor contraption for struts or a stick. Sick of feeling like a part of the film Christine every time I go under the bonnet I’ve heard that comment made and was told that the solid prop was mandated for bonnets carrying a spare wheel, but I don’t understand why. Series vehicles continue to cope with their scissor props, and I never had an issue with that. But holding the bonnet (with wheel, sound proofing and pioneer tools) open while reaching for the clipped prop is a damned nuisance and a hazard, made worse by the bull bar being in the way, and it’s very difficult for my wife. I want to retrofit the scissor type - I’m sick of the solid rod. As long as the bolts, pins or rivets through the scissor bars are in good order, it shouldn’t pose any risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambo110 Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 12 hours ago, Snagger said: ...... As long as the bolts, pins or rivets through the scissor bars are in good order, it shouldn’t pose any risk. Until you clip it with an elbow. im gonna go gas struts as per megasquirt link above .. cheers landrovers 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 On 12/4/2020 at 9:13 AM, Chambo110 said: Until you clip it with an elbow. im gonna go gas struts as per megasquirt link above .. cheers landrovers 👍 That’s why the lower end has a slot and the bracket has multiple flanges - it should lock in position and the bonnet need a significant lift to disengage the bottom of the scissor from the interlocks. Any chance you could post up some pictures? I’d be interested in buying yours if it’s in good order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambo110 Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 If the rain stops I’ll go get some. I would say it’s knackered then as nothing locks anywhere. The slightest touch and you end up as lunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Chambo110 said: If the rain stops I’ll go get some. I would say it’s knackered then as nothing locks anywhere. The slightest touch and you end up as lunch Maybe it is slightly different from the Series version - they look the same to me, perhaps the upper leg extended a bit for the longer bonnet. The Series version locks in pretty well. Thanks for agreeing to take the pictures- no rush, though. It might also clear up if there is a significant difference from the earlier version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambo110 Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 Do these help middle and top are just pins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 They do. Can’t quite see the bottom end of the Lowe section in its bracket - the Series version has a pointed end that sits against a lug on the bracket in the spot hidden by the rad hose, and locks it pretty solidly, but that may be shorter on yours or the lug may be missing. They tended to sit more cranked on the series version, too, the bottom section nearly vertical and a good 15 degree bend at the middle hinge, but yours looks nearly straight. Anyway, it looks good enough for me to fiddle with and try to get to function like the Series version, whatever may be preventing it. Let me know what you’d like for it and where you are and we’ll sort something out, if you don’t mind being patient - I don’t get back to the UK often, so storage is as much a problem as collection for me, and right now is worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwards Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 FWIW I have the standard 'scissor' prop on my bonnet. Was under it in a decent wind earlier this week fixing a headlight wiring issue and while I could hear an occasional knock, it stayed put. Looking at the pics though, I think the problem is simply that the lower half of the prop is bent just above the bracket. I think that's causing a misalignment of the locking section and making the angle too flat. I think if you could separate them, and stick that in a vice to straighten the kink, it would go back to working as it should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambo110 Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 Got a couple of other bits to sort before I start attempting this. But I’ll keep in touch i think if I cut a longer slit where the blue is on below pic it would allow for a greater bend in the middle, and less chance of collapse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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