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Hi, took the major out the weekend for a run out, to find the bonnet stay keeps dropping, originally I think there was a clip to lock it in.

Have had a look on the Internet to see if I could find one but haven't yet just wondering if anyone has bought one?/ knows w,here I can get one preferably online.

Many thanks
Dan

Dear Dan

Tricky one. There should be a support rod clip attached to a clip retainer, which is secured to the bonnet by a couple of rivets. The rivets are 5/32in x 1/4in round head. The only source I found for the clip and retainer was off an old bonnet. ..........well it actually took me 3 old bonnets before I found a decent replacement clip!

Tim E

They new fangled neodymium (sp?) magnets are useful for holding steel to steel while looking for the real thing - Computer hard drives usually have a couple, don't trap skin between magnets or magnet & steel though

I have used tool clips and it works well.
http://www.groenclamps.nl/files/2014/09 ... ype_en.pdf

Forgot about those Henk - sometimes called 'Terry' Clips in the UK (after the original makers)

Thanks for all the responses currently using a magnet for a minute, although do like hanks idea.

Hi, Henk just wondering if you remember what size clip you have previously used?

Many thanks
Dan

Sorry, I don't remember. Found them between some toolboard parts and they fit just right.

Thanks forthe tip.

I have the same problem on my Dexta.

Maybe the 6mm Terry clip will do?

Thanks Henk was worth a try, think I will give the 6mm ago Ben as seems reasonable and not very expensive.

Many thanks
Dan