Hood cable release
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Just as a heads up, after a while you may no longer like the latch. I loved mine at first because of the safety, butas time goes on it fights me more and more. I’ll pull the handle, walk to the hood and it won’t open. This can happen 3-4 times before I finally wedge something behind the handle to hold it while I walk to front.
The latch in grill is is so much more convienient.
I’ve tried oiling it all, adjusting latch, holding my mouth kind of sideways, cussing and nothing has helped.
Also, in an engine fire scenario, if you don’t open the hood fast you probably won’t open it.
The latch in grill is is so much more convienient.
I’ve tried oiling it all, adjusting latch, holding my mouth kind of sideways, cussing and nothing has helped.
Also, in an engine fire scenario, if you don’t open the hood fast you probably won’t open it.
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Just as a heads up, after a while you may no longer like the latch. I loved mine at first because of the safety, butas time goes on it fights me more and more. I’ll pull the handle, walk to the hood and it won’t open. This can happen 3-4 times before I finally wedge something behind the handle to hold it while I walk to front.
The latch in grill is is so much more convienient.
I’ve tried oiling it all, adjusting latch, holding my mouth kind of sideways, cussing and nothing has helped.
Also, in an engine fire scenario, if you don’t open the hood fast you probably won’t open it.
The latch in grill is is so much more convienient.
I’ve tried oiling it all, adjusting latch, holding my mouth kind of sideways, cussing and nothing has helped.
Also, in an engine fire scenario, if you don’t open the hood fast you probably won’t open it.
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FYI the latch and handle off a van will work also, you just need to get a way longer cable. And yes a heavier cable is a great idea too. And having it all adjusted to open on the 1st pull is critical.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post14696857
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post14696857
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E7UZ-16700-A (replaced D8TZ-16700-B) .. Locking Hood Latch / Obsolete
1978/79 F100/350 & Bronco; 1978/91 Econoline. Retrofit: 1973/77 F100/350 & 1975/77 Econoline.
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