Hood hits cowl when opening. How to fix? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rscam · 02-23-2008, 09:26 PM

I have pushed the cowl as far toward the windshield as it wil go. I have the hood as far forward on the hinges as it will go. The gap between the cowl and the hood when shut is about a half inch which is too big. That is the only way I can get it to not hit when I open it. As I open the hood the rear of it goes down toward the cowl before it pulls away to open. Would this be a product of worn hinges or is there another way to adjust the hinges to eliminate this? My hood shuts perfectly and is aligned all the way around and the back stays down when you shut it unlike some people I have heard say that their hood is high in the back after its shut.

ChevLoRay · 02-23-2008, 10:21 PM

Your hinges are probably tweaked, and the springs are weak. There are other posts on here about adjusting the hood, weak springs, etc.

rscam · 02-24-2008, 12:55 AM

I don't mind buying new hinges and springs if thats what it takes. I will look at some other posts. Thanks

PanelDeland · 02-24-2008, 03:49 AM

If you buy new hinges make sure they are GM.If you get the aftermarket they may be as bad as the ones you have.Everyone I have talked to say the aftermarket ones are junk!

02-23-2008, 09:26 PM	#1
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Hood hits cowl when opening. How to fix? I have pushed the cowl as far toward the windshield as it wil go. I have the hood as far forward on the hinges as it will go. The gap between the cowl and the hood when shut is about a half inch which is too big. That is the only way I can get it to not hit when I open it. As I open the hood the rear of it goes down toward the cowl before it pulls away to open. Would this be a product of worn hinges or is there another way to adjust the hinges to eliminate this? My hood shuts perfectly and is aligned all the way around and the back stays down when you shut it unlike some people I have heard say that their hood is high in the back after its shut.

02-23-2008, 10:21 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Hood hits cowl when opening. How to fix? Your hinges are probably tweaked, and the springs are weak. There are other posts on here about adjusting the hood, weak springs, etc. __________________ 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.

02-24-2008, 12:55 AM	#3
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Re: Hood hits cowl when opening. How to fix? I don't mind buying new hinges and springs if thats what it takes. I will look at some other posts. Thanks

02-24-2008, 03:49 AM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Hood hits cowl when opening. How to fix? If you buy new hinges make sure they are GM.If you get the aftermarket they may be as bad as the ones you have.Everyone I have talked to say the aftermarket ones are junk! __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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