Lotus Elan Central

by **Coupeboy** » Tue 13.05.2008, 13:07

Just noticed after putting the hood up last night that the passenger side latch was distorted. It appears that the pivot pin has either snapped on one side or has drifted across so that the over centre action is only being applied on the other side of the latch. It still holds the hood shut but I'd like to try and fix it. Has anyone had this failure, replaced latches or know anything useful before I accidentally stick my screw driver through the roof!

by **WillB** » Tue 13.05.2008, 13:13

Yep, I've had it happen a few times.

Take the latch assembly off and you'll see there are 2 metal pins, one of which has probably come adrift.

by **surfboardfiller** » Tue 13.05.2008, 13:25

I have a few latches in bits, if you need anything let me know.

Phil

by **Coupeboy** » Wed 14.05.2008, 12:35

thanks chaps - will investigate further

by **Coupeboy** » Tue 29.07.2008, 13:09

Fixed this now. Took latches off and found that the 'roll' pins appear too short and easily come adrift one side or the other. Gave them both a gentle tap to centre them and now back in business. It appears that the Lotus philosophy of adding lightness can be taken too far sometimes!

by **clemo** » Sat 23.08.2008, 21:34

glad you got it sorted..

by **RayD** » Fri 23.07.2010, 14:16

Coupeboy wrote:Fixed this now. Took latches off and found that the 'roll' pins appear too short and easily come adrift one side or the other. Gave them both a gentle tap to centre them and now back in business. It appears that the Lotus philosophy of adding lightness can be taken too far sometimes!

Same here ...

Would be better with new pins around 2¾” long.

Roll pin.jpg

Roll Pin 2.jpg

Ray

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