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Sep 15, 2002 | 08:13 PM

Bruce Holman

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Hood Stuck

The hood on my 75 won't open. The cable is ok but the hood is stuck on the right side. I recall that there is a way to open it but I don't recall the procedure.

Sep 15, 2002 | 10:01 PM

CF6873

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Re: Hood Stuck (Bruce Holman)

There is a plug in the wiper bay that you can remove and use a screwdriver to release the latch. I think Mid America has an article on this on their web site. Craig

Sep 15, 2002 | 10:26 PM

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Re: Hood Stuck (Bruce Holman)

Here is the link

http://www.madvet.com/tech/techartSharkHood.html

Sep 16, 2002 | 12:29 AM

Bruce Holman

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Re: Hood Stuck (Bruce Holman)

Thanks Slickman, I looked at MAD 's tech article. Still don't see how i can get screwdriver into the windshield wiper well but will give it a try tomorrow.

Sep 16, 2002 | 01:27 AM

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Re: Hood Stuck (Bruce Holman)

If you cant get it that way ,try lifting the left side of the hood and pulling on the cable with some pliers . :cheers: :cheers:

Sep 17, 2002 | 02:43 PM

Bruce Holman

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Re: Hood Stuck (paintdaddy)

No luck with either of the two suggestions. However I did jack up the right side of the vett and the body flexed just enough to release the right side catch. Also found that the cable had lenghtened. Still trying to adjust the latches. I guess it is a trial and error procedure as I have not found any instructions in the AIM.

Sep 17, 2002 | 03:02 PM

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Re: Hood Stuck (Bruce Holman)

That sounds tricky - and I'm gonna have to do it - no doubt.
If you figure out what steps need to be taken, it would be nice
to post it up here for all to learn.

Good luck ...
:seeya

Sep 17, 2002 | 05:23 PM

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Re: Hood Stuck (Daves_rusty_75)

The best way I have found to adjust the latches is to put some tape over the latch and put a dab of grease on the pin. Lower the hood until the grease touches the tape and you will see if you are centered. This is easy and accurate. Good Luck, Craig :chevy