Hatch Won't Open!

[kenmataya]

went to open my hatch and won't open!  it is unlocked.....  its always been a hard push to get it open, but won't open a tall now.  any hints/advice?

[bartsscooterservice]

I believe you can acces the lever from the inside, you have to remove the cardboard panel. I think the lock is not working, so it's not pushing the lever, it's a very simple mechanism.

[kenmataya]

yes, you can, thanks. Took off the panel ( not so easy since i have a speaker box... ) and sure enough, the screw on the bottom of the lock was backed out ( explaining why it had been hard to open ). problem solved.

[bartsscooterservice]

:: okay !

[cbuczesk]

Or you could have done a what a PO of my '69 Z did and drill holes in the hatch until you find the right spot to push the lever. :-(

 

Chuck

[Captain Obvious]

I actually took measurements and have a sketch around here somewhere for that exact purpose. I've been in situations where I wanted to get a Z hatch open and didn't have keys (like on a parts car).

 

I now know where to punch a small hole from the outside in order to hit the internal linkage to open the hatch. And the small hole would be easy to patch if necessary.

[kenmataya]

the actuator arm was loose on the bottom of the barrel - all good!