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Re: Hood problem
[Re: Moparmaniacc]
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11/05/11 12:53 AM
11/05/11 12:53 AM
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I was having that same problem with my 1971 'Cuda. Stock hood and 40 year old stock hinges. I bought a new set of hinges that I hope will fix this.
If someone knows a better way, let us both know...
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Re: Hood problem
[Re: SeventySatellite]
#1107430
11/05/11 07:57 AM
11/05/11 07:57 AM
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I don't think what he is talking about is a hinge installation adjustment problem. I think it is more of a worn out hinge problem.
In my case, the hinges have been on my car for 40 years. They had never been replaced. I really didn't even notice it myself. A friend pointed it out to me because it was happening to his car also. If you close the hood all the way shut, the back corner would have about 1/2 inch sticking up. I would just push down on the corner and it would stay down and not pop back up while driving or anything. This only happened on my back left side. I am hoping new hinges will fix the problem. This is NOT an installation adjustment problem. At least not how I read the original post.
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1971 Plymouth 'Cuda 440-6
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2000 Yamaha V-Max
(O O [========= SRT] O O)
2011 Dodge Challenger SRT 392
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Making as big as a carbon footprint as I can!!!
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Re: Hood problem
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#1107431
11/05/11 11:59 AM
11/05/11 11:59 AM
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i agree,im thinking hinges.
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Re: Hood problem
[Re: rdrnr6970]
#1107432
11/05/11 08:36 PM
11/05/11 08:36 PM
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Only two ways for this to happen. One: at least one mounting bolt is lose on the hinge. Two: the hinge pivots are badly worn. Tighten all bolts, if it still does it you need a new hinge.
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Re: Hood problem
[Re: Moparmaniacc]
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11/06/11 02:05 AM
11/06/11 02:05 AM
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1_WILD_RT
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Try the adjustment, you might be surprised & it doesn't cost a dime...
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Re: Hood problem
[Re: Moparmaniacc]
#1107436
11/10/11 03:55 PM
11/10/11 03:55 PM
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I got my old hinges off. I have not installed my new hinges yet because not everything is painted. I think that I have a pretty good idea why the hood was acting that way, at least on my car.
If you look at the hinge on the left, the teeth are really worn out. The hinge on the right was acting just fine and you can tell the difference.
Hope this helps.
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(O O {]{]{]||[}[}[} O O)
1971 Plymouth 'Cuda 440-6
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2000 Yamaha V-Max
(O O [========= SRT] O O)
2011 Dodge Challenger SRT 392
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Making as big as a carbon footprint as I can!!!
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