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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: geoffr70 on 15 November 2010, 20:31:10

Title: Bonnet cable
Post by: geoffr70 on 15 November 2010, 20:31:10

Hello, my bonnet cable wasn't right so i adjusted it according to the guide in the maintenance section, then all was fine.

Over a period of time it's gradually got worse and I nipped it up, but it just doesn't bite any more so i need another person to open the bonnet.

I've tried adjusting the bracket and using all sorts of configurations of bolts and nuts to sort it but it just won't have it.

Has anyone else got a good solution? Good guide BTW but mine is fubarred now!

Title: Re: Bonnet cable
Post by: Welung666 on 15 November 2010, 20:32:35

I've got a bonnet cable here, yours may have stretched over time with all the adjustments :y

Title: Re: Bonnet cable
Post by: geoffr70 on 15 November 2010, 20:36:35

I think it has stretched a bit but it's still fine in that respect. I just think the mechanism is a bit rubbish that's all. That daft little screw thing just perishes.

If I bought a new cable would the screw thing come with it?

Thanks

Title: Re: Bonnet cable
Post by: Agemo on 15 November 2010, 20:41:11

The little self tapper is not the best idea, I replaced one with a nut & bolt, (actually I think I used two nuts so the bolt was a fixture) worked a treat, and could be adjusted perfectly.
I think the screw will be OK, its the hole that gets the wear.