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thirdstreettito · 12-19-2008, 11:44 AM

When I open my hood I have to pull it up to open it, whereas when I first got it it sprung up. What do I do to fix it?

nicolas72gmc · 12-19-2008, 11:53 AM

first thing I would say is try some lubricant? Dont mean to sound S.A. Mine was the same way and some moly grease did the trick. My .02

LuckyHenriksen · 12-19-2008, 12:17 PM

Ya I would try lubin it

**SactoJim** · 12-19-2008, 12:28 PM

WD40 works wonders!

ChevLoRay · 12-19-2008, 12:42 PM

In addition to lubing the hinges, the latch ass'y also needs lubed. I was amazed to find that my latch was the reason that the hood would not pop up on my '96.

cdowns · 12-19-2008, 03:07 PM

most 40year old moving parts could benefit from a good cleaning followed by lubrication

thirdstreettito · 12-19-2008, 03:10 PM

Thanks. I didnt know if lube would fix it or not. Now I know.

**El Jay** · 12-19-2008, 04:07 PM

WD-40 is your friend.

SOAK all of the pivot points & then "exercise" the hinges by moving your hood up & down a LOT.
Then spray some more.

You'll be amazed at the difference.

Longhorn Man · 12-19-2008, 04:49 PM

I would use something other than WD 40 too, that stuff isn't all that great.
Study the hinges good, in reality, there will be like 6 or 8 points to spray IIRC.
If it is still stiff, and it doesn't seem to be actually sticking, then new springs are probably in order.

**El Jay** · 12-19-2008, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I would use something other than WD 40 too, that stuff isn't all that great.
Study the hinges good, in reality, there will be like 6 or 8 points to spray IIRC.
If it is still stiff, and it doesn't seem to be actually sticking, then new springs are probably in order.

Andy,
We can agree to disagree about WD-40.

But you are right; there are a 1/2 dozen, or so, pivot points on the hood hinges, on both the "hood" side & the "fender" side and all need to be lubed & lubed well.

**leddzepp** · 12-19-2008, 05:09 PM

WD 40 works great for lubrication....liquid wrench works way better for freeing up rusted parts.

thirdstreettito · 12-20-2008, 12:22 AM

Thanks guys, this really helped. Now, where did I put that Weasel Piss...

'68 C-20 · 12-20-2008, 12:42 AM

I use air tool oil, the stuff with Moly in it. The Moly stays behind for a long time. The oil comes in 1 or 2 oz containers and has a nice drip oiler tip on it for precise application.

thirdstreettito · 12-20-2008, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '68 C-20

I use air tool oil, the stuff with Moly in it. The Moly stays behind for a long time. The oil comes in 1 or 2 oz containers and has a nice drip oiler tip on it for precise application.

Can I get it at Advanced/Napa/AutoZone?

*Shane* · 12-20-2008, 12:58 AM

sprayable white lithium grease ...

LONGHAIR · 12-20-2008, 09:54 AM

WD-40 seems to be everyone's generic spray "Lube".....like it is some miracle stuff that can do it all. The problem with things that "do it all" is that they don't do most of them very well. WD-40 is probable best for spraying inside a wet distributor cap....it is after-all specifically designed for "water displacement" (the WD).
For a penetrating oil or other general lubrication, there are far better choices.

I'm with Shane on this one, White Lithium grease is the thing here. It should also be used on the other moving parts of the body.....door hinges, hood and door latches, tailgate hinges/latches, etc.

cdowns · 12-20-2008, 10:04 AM

i use lots of wd40 but mostly for just loosening up and clearing out the old crap and accumulation then follow up with the lubrication from the sprayable white lithium// just lubricating is ok but cleaning up then lubricating is far superior

LONGHAIR · 12-20-2008, 10:14 AM

Cleaning, especially rusty flakes/grit, is always a good thing.

12-19-2008, 11:44 AM	#1
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Stiff hinges? When I open my hood I have to pull it up to open it, whereas when I first got it it sprung up. What do I do to fix it? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-19-2008, 11:53 AM	#2
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Stiff hinges? first thing I would say is try some lubricant? Dont mean to sound S.A. Mine was the same way and some moly grease did the trick. My .02 __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

12-19-2008, 12:17 PM	#3
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12-19-2008, 12:28 PM	#4
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Stiff hinges? WD40 works wonders! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

12-19-2008, 12:42 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Stiff hinges? In addition to lubing the hinges, the latch ass'y also needs lubed. I was amazed to find that my latch was the reason that the hood would not pop up on my '96. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-19-2008, 03:07 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Stiff hinges? most 40year old moving parts could benefit from a good cleaning followed by lubrication __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-19-2008, 03:10 PM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Stiff hinges? Thanks. I didnt know if lube would fix it or not. Now I know. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-19-2008, 04:07 PM	#8
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Stiff hinges? WD-40 is your friend. SOAK all of the pivot points & then "exercise" the hinges by moving your hood up & down a LOT. Then spray some more. You'll be amazed at the difference. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

12-19-2008, 04:49 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Stiff hinges? I would use something other than WD 40 too, that stuff isn't all that great. Study the hinges good, in reality, there will be like 6 or 8 points to spray IIRC. If it is still stiff, and it doesn't seem to be actually sticking, then new springs are probably in order.

12-19-2008, 05:09 PM	#11
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,022	Re: Stiff hinges? WD 40 works great for lubrication....liquid wrench works way better for freeing up rusted parts.

12-20-2008, 12:22 AM	#12
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Stiff hinges? Thanks guys, this really helped. Now, where did I put that Weasel Piss... __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-20-2008, 12:42 AM	#13
'68 C-20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dansville, NY Posts: 248	Re: Stiff hinges? I use air tool oil, the stuff with Moly in it. The Moly stays behind for a long time. The oil comes in 1 or 2 oz containers and has a nice drip oiler tip on it for precise application. __________________ DIY body and paint work is cheap, making it look good... priceless -------------------------------------------- My Toys; ’26 Ford Model T ‘72 Triumph Spitfire 1500 '09 "The Briggs Flyer" Gettin' High.

12-20-2008, 12:58 AM	#15
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Stiff hinges? sprayable white lithium grease ...

12-20-2008, 09:54 AM	#16
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: Stiff hinges? WD-40 seems to be everyone's generic spray "Lube".....like it is some miracle stuff that can do it all. The problem with things that "do it all" is that they don't do most of them very well. WD-40 is probable best for spraying inside a wet distributor cap....it is after-all specifically designed for "water displacement" (the WD). For a penetrating oil or other general lubrication, there are far better choices. I'm with Shane on this one, White Lithium grease is the thing here. It should also be used on the other moving parts of the body.....door hinges, hood and door latches, tailgate hinges/latches, etc.

12-20-2008, 10:04 AM	#17
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Stiff hinges? i use lots of wd40 but mostly for just loosening up and clearing out the old crap and accumulation then follow up with the lubrication from the sprayable white lithium// just lubricating is ok but cleaning up then lubricating is far superior __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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