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12-08-2004, 09:59 AM
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Location: central KS
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hood won't pop up
The hood on my recently acquired 72 C-10 won't pop up. With the latch released, it's tough to get the hood started up, even by hand. I tried to lube all the rustly looking pivots on the hinges but it didn't change much. I'm wondering if an adjustment will help this, or if the hinges are shot?
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12-08-2004, 10:01 AM
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Watch out for your cornhole !
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Azle, Texas
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Lube everything again and adjust the latch. That should get you going pretty well.
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12-08-2004, 10:54 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Pittsburg Ca
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Mine was doing the same thing. I lubed the latch and latch ball, workds fine now
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12-08-2004, 11:09 AM
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This, is my BOOMSTICK!
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Berlin, CT
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I have the same problem with my 79. Hood will pop up but won't completely disengage. I really, REALLY, have to squeeze that latch handle hard. It's gonna give me arthritis.
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12-08-2004, 11:47 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Muskegon,MI,USA
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Welcome to the board from West Michigan! Make sure that when the hood is shut that there is pressure on the hood from the hood bumpers. Jim |
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12-08-2004, 01:11 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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12-08-2004, 10:35 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Welcome to the board.
Weak hood springs will also cause this problem. |
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