edwgol

Can you tell me how to adust the hood latch? Whenever I hit a bump the passenger side latch opens.

theother_bob

Is the actual latch misaligned or is the cable adjusted too tight?
When the hood is closed and you pull the hood release,
does the passenger side pop open first? (would indicate cable adjustment)
Does the problem not occur if you slam the hood harder? (would indicate latch misalignment)

edwgol

thanks for your response. Will try both techniques. If neither of these works would you suggest varying the height of the male latch. If so how do you make that adjustment?

Alan 71

Hi edw,
The rubber bumper on the male latch may need to be lowered a little bit so the latch is more secure when made.
Regards,
Alan

You can just see the bumper in this picture.

edwgol

How do you adjust the bumper.....not mechanically inclined

Eddie & the Cruisers

Pull the rubber cap off and then screw the bolt down clockwise with, well, you may have to use a pair of vise grips if pliers cant make it move. The rubber cap will hide any scratches.

Solid LT1

I would say your hood release cable is set too tight after going through a similar problem with my 70 roadster after restoration. Back the ferrule off 1/4" on the hood release wire from your handle under the dash.

Alan 71

Hi e,
Is there someone you can ask to help you? I'm afraid that if you start trying things you may get the hood closed and be unable to get it to open!
Anyone with a little mechanical knowledge?
Regards,
Alan