Hood Hinges, how much play
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Hood Hinges, how much play
How "tight" are the hood hinges supposed to be on the actual pivot pin?
With the hood off, I'd say there is a fair amount more movement that I'd have thought there would be. The hood opens and closes fine, lines up, etc.
Anyone (Alan?) have a picture showing how tight the hinge halves are to each other (including the spring washer)?
Thanks
Mooser
With the hood off, I'd say there is a fair amount more movement that I'd have thought there would be. The hood opens and closes fine, lines up, etc.
Anyone (Alan?) have a picture showing how tight the hinge halves are to each other (including the spring washer)?
Thanks
Mooser
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Hi mooser,
I describe the hood hinges as having 'no' play.
Regards,
Alan
Since I did the 'factory-look' blackout and body overspray on them no paint has been scraped of so I guess there continues to be no play in them.
I describe the hood hinges as having 'no' play.
Regards,
Alan
Since I did the 'factory-look' blackout and body overspray on them no paint has been scraped of so I guess there continues to be no play in them.
Last edited by Alan 71; Dec 28, 2012 at 09:36 AM.
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Thanks Alan
I think I see the issue, the "spring" washer has either worn/bent/rusted away and isn't holding the two parts together anymore.
Time to take them apart and see what's what.
Thanks again Alan
Mooser
I think I see the issue, the "spring" washer has either worn/bent/rusted away and isn't holding the two parts together anymore.
Time to take them apart and see what's what.
Thanks again Alan
Mooser
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Alan
When you re-did your hinges (I'm guessing you either re-plated or did you pick up a new set when you traveled back in time to get the rest of your car) did you take them apart and re-rivet them?
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Mooser
When you re-did your hinges (I'm guessing you either re-plated or did you pick up a new set when you traveled back in time to get the rest of your car) did you take them apart and re-rivet them?
Thanks
Mooser
