General Engine old catch ADVICE

[DDW1982]

Hi all

I’m after from anyone who has also had this issue. Due to some engine upgrades, I have fitted some bracket extensions to the bottom of the engine lid.

This has resulted in the top half (more so the lid latch) no longer striking the hoop.
is there any part or method anyone else has used that solved this?

I don’t want an open top lid, kinda need it to be closed at the top.

Any tips or advice would be appreciated

TIA

 

[Noah500]

Not exactly what you are after because it's intended for keeping the top of the lid open, but adapting it or making something similar but shorter might help?

https://www.ricambio.co.uk/rear-engine-lid-opening-bracket-classic-fiat-500

 

[Noah500]

... also, I found this post in another thread - again, this was talking about keeping the top of the lid open but it referred to making a spacer for the catch - that would make the catch sit a bit higher up and hopefully click onto the hoop

 

[DDW1982]

... also, I found this post in another thread - again, this was talking about keeping the top of the lid open but it referred to making a spacer for the catch - that would make the catch sit a bit higher up and hopefully click onto the hoop

Thanks for the info buddy