Hood stops, how to adjust?
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Le Mans Master
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From: High Plains Drifter Fayetteville, AR
Hood stops, how to adjust?
I'm talking about the pointy metal thing on the inside of the hood, with the spring around it. I couldn't budge it with a screwdriver, or vise grips! Seems like I'm having a little more cowl shake than I would like.
Thanks for your time and attention.
J :seeya
Thanks for your time and attention.
J :seeya
Instructor
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From: Wesley Chapel FL
Re: Hood stops, how to adjust? (JCAIRE2)
I you mean the two springs on each side of the hood, it takes a large wrench to lossen the base, then you can adjust the spring tension with a screwdriver. Be careful with the alignment, as it is a pain to get them set again. I marked mine before adjusting. There is a heavy duty upgrade that is available from GM that I used, made a big difference in vibration and stiffness for my 87.
Safety Car
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From: modland CT
Re: Hood stops, how to adjust? (JCAIRE2)
I HAD TO PUT A TORCH TO MINE TO GET IT TO LOOSEN! :eek: it sound worse than it really was. once i torched it they moved easy. good luck! :cheers:
[Modified by yoslambo1@cs.com, 6:14 PM 7/10/2002]
[Modified by yoslambo1@cs.com, 6:14 PM 7/10/2002]
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Le Mans Master
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From: High Plains Drifter Fayetteville, AR
Re: Hood stops, how to adjust? (yoslambo1@cs.com)
Hmmm, a torch eh?
I tried to freeze the bolt/nut with some computer duster, thinking that the assembly would shrink and allow motion.
Did not know you needed to loosen the big nut near the hood first though, thanks FLA87.
Once again the forum solves a major PITA, lol.
J :seeya
I tried to freeze the bolt/nut with some computer duster, thinking that the assembly would shrink and allow motion.
Did not know you needed to loosen the big nut near the hood first though, thanks FLA87.
Once again the forum solves a major PITA, lol.
J :seeya
Drifting
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Re: Hood stops, how to adjust? (JCAIRE2)
I think I might need to adjust mine too. For some reason when I pull the hood release it doesn't pop, almost like there isn't enough tension on the spring to make it lift. I checked everything else and it seems fine. Just getting to be a PITA to pull the release and reach around and give the hood a tug to get it up. Any advice out there? :confused:
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Le Mans Master
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From: High Plains Drifter Fayetteville, AR
Re: Hood stops, how to adjust? (ZAD54)
To make the hood fit tighter, should I adjust the stops in or out?
Thanks for your time and attention.
J :seeya
Thanks for your time and attention.
J :seeya
