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iluvmy72 · 04-29-2002, 02:01 PM

I think I need to replace a spring on the latch that holds the hoot down....anyoneknow what that is called or the part number?

71GMC_3/4T · 04-29-2002, 02:05 PM

Try loosening the jam nut on the pin and unscrewing it a ways, then re-jam nut it.
Maybe it's too far in.

04-29-2002, 02:01 PM	#1
iluvmy72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Springville, UT, USA Posts: 1,010	hood won't stay locked down I think I need to replace a spring on the latch that holds the hoot down....anyoneknow what that is called or the part number?

04-29-2002, 02:05 PM	#2
71GMC_3/4T Weapons Of Construction Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,095	Try loosening the jam nut on the pin and unscrewing it a ways, then re-jam nut it. Maybe it's too far in. __________________ 1971 GMC 2500, 402/TH400 4.10 Daily Driver Lafayette, CO



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