[terry b]

Moving the hinges around takes Patience. Mark them first so you can gage how much they move. Watch all your gaps as you move the hinges. Never slam the hood shut while making adjustments. That said lube the hinges and cycle the hood open and closed a lot. When you are sure it moves freely then make adjustment's. There are three bolts in the hinge. Never loosen them all the way. Drop the back of the hinges down about 1/4 inch. Adjust the back gap first about 3/16 of a inch. By dropping the back of the hinges down this should help with not having push the hood down at the back. Once you get the back down and the Gap's right the hood should pop open.