Author Topic: Hood latch - could someone explain how this is supposed to work?  (Read 3750 times)

Rahul

  • Full Member
  • Senior
  • ***
  • Bermuda, Devonshire, Paget
  • Posts: 210
  • 1971 280SL automatic #571, parchment
Hi, I noticed that the hood latch has been set differently on a few other cars that I've seen online.

Could someone tell me what this forward piece is supposed to do - mine appears to be sitting rather low!

Thanks
1971 280SL auto #571 over parchment

WRe

  • Full Member
  • Platinum
  • ******
  • Germany, Hessen, Seeheim-Jugenheim
  • Posts: 1454
Re: Hood latch - could someone explain how this is supposed to work?
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2021, 06:39:07 »
Hi,
this "piece" has a strong spring underneath and pushs the hood up if you release it.
...WRe
« Last Edit: September 14, 2021, 06:45:51 by WRe »

Pawel66

  • Full Member
  • Platinum
  • ******
  • Poland, Mazowieckie, Konstancin-Jeziorna
  • Posts: 5498
Re: Hood latch - could someone explain how this is supposed to work?
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2021, 08:23:35 »
Mine looks like WRe's in terms of its length.
Pawel

280SL 1970 automatic 180G Silver
W128 220SE
W121 190SL
G-class

WRe

  • Full Member
  • Platinum
  • ******
  • Germany, Hessen, Seeheim-Jugenheim
  • Posts: 1454
Re: Hood latch - could someone explain how this is supposed to work?
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2021, 08:40:06 »
Hi,
indeed, there had been 2 different length of this neck, see no. 30 here
https://www.sls-hh-shop.de/main/en/mercedes-230-280sl-w113-/88-a-bonnet-grille-front-end-components.
...WRe

Pawel66

  • Full Member
  • Platinum
  • ******
  • Poland, Mazowieckie, Konstancin-Jeziorna
  • Posts: 5498
Re: Hood latch - could someone explain how this is supposed to work?
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2021, 08:57:50 »
There are a part number changes there:

113042
A 110 880 06 60 ENGINE HOOD CATCH Replaced with A 110 880 08 60 Replaced with A 115 880 01 60

113043, 113044
A 110 880 08 60 ENGINE HOOD CATCH Replaced with A 115 880 01 60

No indication when/which VIN anywhere.
Pawel

280SL 1970 automatic 180G Silver
W128 220SE
W121 190SL
G-class

stickandrudderman

  • Vendor
  • Platinum
  • ******
  • United Kingdom, England, Richmond
  • Posts: 2929
    • http://www.colinferns.com
Re: Hood latch - could someone explain how this is supposed to work?
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2021, 13:43:58 »
It doesn't matter which generation part you have, that piston should always be extended by spring force. Yours is not extended for some reason.

Shvegel

  • Inactive
  • Platinum
  • ******
  • USA, OH, Cleveland Heights
  • Posts: 2978
Re: Hood latch - could someone explain how this is supposed to work?
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2021, 13:51:32 »
I agree with Colin.  No reason for it to be there otherwise.

Rahul

  • Full Member
  • Senior
  • ***
  • Bermuda, Devonshire, Paget
  • Posts: 210
  • 1971 280SL automatic #571, parchment
Re: Hood latch - could someone explain how this is supposed to work?
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2021, 14:25:10 »
Thanks all! Will take a look.
1971 280SL auto #571 over parchment

mauro12

  • Full Member
  • Gold
  • *****
  • Italy, Sicily, Messina
  • Posts: 643
Hello , I know it’s been very long time but I’m wondering if this is my problem or not .
My spring looks normal regarding the height but since my hood was removed and put back again , i’ve noticed that when I used to pull the lever to release the hood it used to pop nicely and fast .  Now it pops up low and slow . It’s a cable issue , spring that is stretched or a mm mis alignment of the hood itself ? Maybe I can post a video somehow . I lubricated very well the catch mechanism, the central hook and also the cable in the release lever inside the car . Any suggestion ? Thank you all
Mauro Pisani
250sl 1967 5speed zf manual

WRe

  • Full Member
  • Platinum
  • ******
  • Germany, Hessen, Seeheim-Jugenheim
  • Posts: 1454
Hi,
I would check that the hood is seated correctly if nothing has been changed in the release mechanism.
...WRe

BobH

  • Full Member
  • Gold
  • *****
  • United Kingdom, England, MALDON
  • Posts: 979
Re: Hood latch - could someone explain how this is supposed to work?
« Reply #10 on: June 20, 2024, 16:11:35 »
Hello , I know it’s been very long time but I’m wondering if this is my problem or not .
My spring looks normal regarding the height but since my hood was removed and put back again , i’ve noticed that when I used to pull the lever to release the hood it used to pop nicely and fast .  Now it pops up low and slow . It’s a cable issue , spring that is stretched or a mm mis alignment of the hood itself ? Maybe I can post a video somehow . I lubricated very well the catch mechanism, the central hook and also the cable in the release lever inside the car . Any suggestion ? Thank you all

Just checked my car, the cap on the plunger sits proud of the lock housing, ie the white cap below extends fully above the body of the catch, and has quite a strong spring, but not strong enough that you can't push it down, with one finger.  If the plunger is in the correct position, it shouldn't fail to pop the bonnet/hood up.  Perhaps check the plunger on your catch

I've seen some pictures of these catches, where the plunger sits lower than the catch housing, i'm not sure if they can be adjusted?

https://parts.theslshop.com/mercedes-benz-sl-w113-pagoda-bonnet-hood-lock-catch-1158800160/

Apparently two different part numbers with different length plungers, can't see why?
« Last Edit: June 20, 2024, 17:46:34 by BobH »
February 1965 230SL Automatic
UK delivered RHD
Papyrus white, blue hard top & hub caps
Blue soft top
Blue leather