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05-23-2002, 02:46 PM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: MILPITAS CA.
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HOOD HINDGES
NO PROBLEMS WITH HINGES PRIOR TO REBUILD OF MOTOR. NOW THEY WONT CLOSE ALL THE WAY.
PLEASE HELP |
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05-23-2002, 03:46 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A.
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Motor's too big? hehe- Something is out of adjustment, but I couldn't tell you what it is without being there. Is it not closing all the way in the front or back?
Welcome to the board!  ------------------ My name is Randy too! (not the one from Illinois) hehe WWW.Randysrods.freeservers.com 1970 Chevy C-10 shortstep 1930 Ford Model A Coupe 4 inch chop, 350, GMC 671 blower-Hell yeah it's fast! 1987 Harley Sportster 2002 Harley Dyna Wide Glide Virginia Beach, VA. |
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05-24-2002, 06:47 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Shelbyville, KY
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RT68---most people will say hinges/springs are worn out---duahhh---how come they weren't worn out before you replaced the motor?? In reality, even well worn hinges can be adjusted if you know the secret~~~and the secret is~~~~
1- open hood and back off the three bolts that hold the hinge to the fender on each side. 2- have friend put a little additional upward pressure on the hood while you tighten the bolts. By putting the additional upward pressure on the hood, you reposition the hinges and put a slight bit of spring push on the hinge springs. When you bring the hood down, it should bottom out on the rear of the hood. Keep in mind that you may need to reposition the hood on it's hinge bolt position for proper left/right alignment. It is also important to have the hood alignment rubbers mounted in the fenders for the edges. Good luck and let us know how this works out. Huck ------------------ 72 Cheyenne, 350, 5spd, LWB, Super trim. 71 GMC JIMMY 4X4 --needs stuff-! |
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