 Alternatives to engine lid torsion bars, Show me what you did |
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| john77 |
 May 1 2017, 04:00 PM
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My lid alignment was a mess so I inspected the hinge mounts and found both had cracked welds. I re-welded them, put the lid back on, and the alignment was still a mess.
It's a GT style lid and I figured the force of the torsion bars was too much causing it to twist when fully shut, so I removed them and it fits perfectly. Only problem is, now it won't stay open on its own. Anyone have an ingenious solution to this? Simple metal prop attached to the lid? Small shock? Hydraulic air lift set up with nitrous oxide? Thanks John |
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| amfab |
May 1 2017, 05:31 PM
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Maybe bend up a copy of the torsion bar with thinner diameter rod?
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| john77 |
May 1 2017, 10:02 PM
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QUOTE(amfab @ May 1 2017, 04:31 PM)  Maybe bend up a copy of the torsion bar with thinner diameter rod? Good idea, I might give this a try. |
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john77 Alternatives to engine lid torsion bars May 1 2017, 04:00 PM
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