Author Topic: Adjusting hood hinges  (Read 761 times)

Offline preaction

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1323
Adjusting hood hinges
« on: March 21, 2017, 07:35:01 PM »
I have a 67 hood hinge that when the hood is closed and the hinge is placed at its lowest mounting position the hood sticks up about 1/2 to 3/4" above the fender, is there a way out of this or is this a sign the hinge is shot ? It seems like the hinge joints don't have any large or easily seen play in it.
8F02R218047-  July 18 1968   Dearborn

Offline midlife

  • Wiring Guru---let me check your shorts!
  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 2155
    • Midlife Harness Restorations
Re: Adjusting hood hinges
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2017, 09:00:31 PM »
Hood adjustments are counter-intuitive due to their design.  To lower the rear of the hood to match the cowl, raise the hood, loosen the bolts, apply moderate pressure to the front of the hood as though raising it, then tighten the bolts.  This is best done by two people.
Midlife Harness Restorations - http://midlifeharness.com