85 hood adjust
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Racer
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From: las vegas nv
85 hood adjust
Okay I replace the hood springs on my 85 about 2 years ago since then I have to push down on the driver side and pull the hood release at the same time for the pop up and then when I shut it and drop it the left side I have to push down on and it still doesn't go all the way down there's about a half an inch to it three quarters of an inch gap between the trim and the bottom of the hood only on the driver side the passenger side is fine I have to replace the driver side Hood hinge which I plan on doing the next week or two I need to know how to adjust this thi play closer to the trim on the driver side I don't care about pushing it down a pop it up that's fine I have the emergency cables I just need to know the adjustments to make to get this thing to sit more flush
Last edited by 85vegasvette; Dec 7, 2018 at 10:16 AM.
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
okay i replaced the springs on the hood, and for some reason if i adjust the pin tight i have to push down on the drivers side while pulling the hood release, i have a new hinge to put on mine is sloppy however i ve had this issue since replacing the springs, i have the emergency hood release cables and it still sits up high on the drivers side, what for the love of god can i do to get this hood right, changing the hinge this weekend, so while i am there ( which always winds up being more) i want to get this adjustment right.
Have to push down while releasing hood release only drivers side
Have to push down while releasing hood release only drivers side
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From: SE NY
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When closing, do you lower to about a foot or so and then drop it?
Have you lubed the release mechanisms?
Is the hood aligned to drop into the center of the opening in the retainer area?
Have you lubed the release mechanisms?
Is the hood aligned to drop into the center of the opening in the retainer area?
Safety Car
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From: Mission Viejo CA
The hood pins are 19 mm dia. and the latch recess is 21 mm dia. so the pin should go into the center of the latch recess. First, wedge the release levers open all the way. Clean the latch recess, then grease the hood pin. You should be able to lower the hood and push down on the top of the hood, and there should be NO grease transferred to the latch bore!
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From: Mission Viejo CA
What springs did you replace?
Has this car been in a collision? You'll never get the hood to fit right if your hood hinge is messed up.
(There is a "period" button somewhere on your device. I challenge you to find it!)
there's about a half an inch to it three quarters of an inch gap between the trim and the bottom of the hood only on the driver side. I have to replace the driver side hood hinge.
(There is a "period" button somewhere on your device. I challenge you to find it!)
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: las vegas nv
I found it... I bought it 5 years ago bumper sits a little higher than the hood, and the springs are the ones at the back of the hood. I am changing the drivers 's side hinge it's sloppy and when it's open the hood can be wiggled . After I replace that I will see what happesn. .thanks though, and I apologize to the English teacher.. lmao