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09-20-2012, 05:19 PM
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Hood hinge???
Both my 78 Jimmy and 80 Scottsdale hoods will not sit flush with the fender closest to the cab and cowl area. Is this a problem with the hinges or springs? I've noticed quite a few 73-80 trucks with this problem. Why doesn't the 81-87 trucks have this problem? Can I use hinges from the 81-87 on a 73-80? I did a thread search and didn't see anything on this topic (which I found strange) so sorry if this is a duplicate. Thanks for any help!
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09-20-2012, 06:39 PM
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Re: Hood hinge???
im also having this problem......
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09-20-2012, 07:51 PM
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Re: Hood hinge???
have you tried adjusting the hinge?...the holes are slotted
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09-20-2012, 08:15 PM
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Re: Hood hinge???
It is not a hinge/hood adjustment, definitely the hinge is hooped. I just had the same issue, got a donor set of hinges off the parts truck, hood is now perfect.
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12-14-2013, 06:34 PM
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Re: Hood hinge???
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12-15-2013, 10:48 AM
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Re: Hood hinge???
It doesn't happen on the 81-87s because the hinge is completely different. They do not use the compound hinge that lifts and tilts at the same time.
They have a shorter hood with a "fixed" cowl and a "single pivot" hinge. The spring assist which holds it open, is a separate unit and theoretically doesn't even have to be there.
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12-15-2013, 01:36 PM
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Re: Hood hinge???
use of Sea Foam Deep Creep lubricant might help
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