Hood spring
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Laughing Gas
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Hood spring
The front of my hood is always sticking up about an inch and a half. You can push it down level, but it pops back up. Everything else is nicely aligned.
So, today I took out the spring at the front that keeps the hood from slamming down (the one opposite the latch that sits near the top of the radiator) and bam! Everything lines up perfectly.
Has anyone run into this? It looks like the correct spring. I am fine leaving it out and being careful when I close the hood, just wondering why this might have gotten out of line.
So, today I took out the spring at the front that keeps the hood from slamming down (the one opposite the latch that sits near the top of the radiator) and bam! Everything lines up perfectly.
Has anyone run into this? It looks like the correct spring. I am fine leaving it out and being careful when I close the hood, just wondering why this might have gotten out of line.
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Wondering if you could move the latch mechanism up a little? Sounds the the spring could be mashed down and not allowing the latch to grip the little U bolt looking piece on the hood? Then when you remove the spring it allows the hood to seat firmly in the latch like it should. I'd try moving the latch mechanism up if you have any adjustment left before leaving the spring out. Just my .02
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I don't think I would want to leave that spring out.... Maybe shorten it(?)
That spring provides tension to push the hood latch against the "hook" in the latch bar....
You might get a "SURPRISE" riding down the road when your hood flies up.....
Mike
That spring provides tension to push the hood latch against the "hook" in the latch bar....
You might get a "SURPRISE" riding down the road when your hood flies up.....
Mike
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Laughing Gas
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Well you guys are geniuses. Here I was thinking the latch needed to move downward, but moving it up did the trick (with the spring back on). Thanks.
Yes, it was 16c644 (and yes, I had my 79 Bronco hood fly up on me going 70mph and that is not something I wish to repeat.)
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Well Mike I've just learned that trial and error is the best source of learning sometimes lol! Glad you got it figured out though, best of luck with your progress! 
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