| Phil | -- 04-18-2021 @ 6:23 PM |
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I have forgotten how to adjust the hood hinges on my 46 fordor so I don't have to use a stick to keep the hood up . Upper RH corner page369 of the green parts catalogue has a barely decent picture of the hinge and it's fasteners. Help Thanks Phil Kelly
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| 42wagon | -- 04-19-2021 @ 3:16 AM |
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Several years ago there was an extensive article in the V8 Times showing how to do it. Maybe somebody can locate it.
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| woodiewagon46 | -- 04-19-2021 @ 7:06 AM |
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The article on how to ajust the hood on 1941/1948 Ford hoods was in the May/June 2009 article of the V-8 Times. This message was edited by woodiewagon46 on 4-19-21 @ 7:06 AM
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| TomO | -- 04-19-2021 @ 7:45 AM |
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The hood hinges ( P/Ns 11A-16796 & 16797) are adjusted to get a good fit of the hood on the car. The support arms (51A-1682 & 1683) keep the hood up when it is opened. If your hood does not stay open, the most likely cause is worn pivots in the support arms. I did a quick search of Bob Drake's catalog and only found the stainless steel ones. IMHO they are overkill for a stock vehicle. To check for wear, have someone raise and lower the hood while you observe the pivot point. There should be no movement of the pivot point, just the movement of the arms. Some people have had luck by welding up the hole and then drilling and riveting the pivot point. Tom
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| supereal | -- 04-22-2021 @ 10:56 AM |
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Trying to adjust a hood is very difficult if the hinge pivots are worn, and the springs are weak. I bought a pair from C&G for $79.95 (part # for 42-48 is 51A-16782/3) They are the black type and excellent quality. Order at (800) 266-0470.
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