Hood Hinge fix/source?
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Hood Hinge fix/source?
I have a 75 f250. The left hinge no longer draws the hood flush with the cowling. The hinge is adjusted all the way down, yet the hood sticks 1/2" up.
Is there a fix for this? If not, is there a source for a replacement that's not cheap lmc C... crud-ola?
Thanks in advance.
Is there a fix for this? If not, is there a source for a replacement that's not cheap lmc C... crud-ola?
Thanks in advance.
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I have a 75 f250. The left hinge no longer draws the hood flush with the cowling. The hinge is adjusted all the way down, yet the hood sticks 1/2" up.
Is there a fix for this? If not, is there a source for a replacement that's not cheap lmc C... crud-ola?
Thanks in advance.
Is there a fix for this? If not, is there a source for a replacement that's not cheap lmc C... crud-ola?
Thanks in advance.
Not sure about fixes for it but I have seen threads here about aligning the hood properly. Here's a replacement from Dennis Carpenter:
Hood Hinge Assembly | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
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Could just be out of adjustment. When I restored my truck I had to keep adjusting hinge for same problem you described. Having hinge lowered all the way does not solve the problem. There are threads here that describe how to adjust. I will see if I can find them.
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Here is what I found with a quick search. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12724107
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Thanks for the information--the link. Man, of course I should have done a search. Duh. I guess once I haven't worked on the truck for a while, I just forget how to best use the forum. I got reminded. Thanks again.
I copy/pasted to a file. I'm so glad I read that. I simply thought that the hinge was adjusted all the way down, with both front and rear, so there was no where else to go, except to buy a new spring/hinge, or both. Money saved.
I copy/pasted to a file. I'm so glad I read that. I simply thought that the hinge was adjusted all the way down, with both front and rear, so there was no where else to go, except to buy a new spring/hinge, or both. Money saved.
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The spring is probably ok. The pivot points wear out in time. Should be plenty of good ones left out there in your local wrecking yards.
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