DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

Question, I think this is a minor adjustment but would appreciate any expert comments.

The lid does not lock in place. I can push it down and it opens without any issues.

I've tried putting both WD40 on the mechanism to keep it lubed, latch seems to work well.

Can I make a simple adjustment to the spring loaded closer? The engine cover lid lines up well with the rest of the body.

Thoughts appreciated.

Quite possibly not adjusted properly... there is a small hole in the cover of receiving part of the latch and a similar size hole in the opening arm below that. For correct adjustment put a small screw driver through both holes then tighten up the cable clamp. Under normal adjustment you should always see the lower hole through the top. try that first.

Thanks, will try it later.

redrobin911 wrote:Quite possibly not adjusted properly... there is a small hole in the cover of receiving part of the latch and a similar size hole in the opening arm below that. For correct adjustment put a small screw driver through both holes then tighten up the cable clamp. Under normal adjustment you should always see the lower hole through the top. try that first.

I think I fixed it. Took a small screw driver, and seemed to line up the holes OK, the screw driver was short and didn't find the cable screw.

But I looked at the male piece on the engine lid, and the spring loaded locking mechanism didn't look square, so I turned it 180 degrees, and the cover locked into place. Hope it did the trick and thanks for your help.