Ducktail deck fitting

[mickey356]

I'm having a slight problem with getting my ducktail to snug down. I can get it to close but the latching mechanism isn't behaving. I can only shorten is so much and it won't grab the post. And when I adjust it to the point that it will grab the post the lid sits to "open". I guess what I'm trying to say is I can't get my deck lid to close all the way tight.
Any suggestions?

[stormmaster]

I cheated on mine.....I took off the latch mechanism and have a strong magnet that keeps the lid closed. Works great for me

[TR]

Mine had several washers under the front part of the hinge which tilted it back a bit, that was the only way it would sit "right", and close perfectly.
I later took it off and put back the original deck lid so it no longer is a problem. See if that works!

cheers

terry

[w21055]

Originally Posted by mickey356

I'm having a slight problem with getting my ducktail to snug down. I can get it to close but the latching mechanism isn't behaving. I can only shorten is so much and it won't grab the post. And when I adjust it to the point that it will grab the post the lid sits to "open". I guess what I'm trying to say is I can't get my deck lid to close all the way tight.
Any suggestions?

Check to see if the rubber gasket is holding it up. If you can remove it, take it off and then shut it and see if it closes down all the way. Before I backdated mine I had the exact same problem and the main reason was the rubber gasket was not seated all the way down.

Phillip