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'47 ford hood alignment
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supereal |
03-08-2010 @ 2:47 PM
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Lou: The only article in the V8 TIMES that I could find was in the Nov/De 1992 issue (Pg 70). It was a response to a question by Rusty Davis. It goes as follows: Inspect the rivets that hold the arms to the hinge. If any are bad, usually the head is nearly worn off. After you are sure your hinges are in top shape, any of the fine shouldered bolts must be replaced if they are worn, along with the wave washers. Once this is done, adjust the hood as follows: The bolts that hold the hinge should be tight, but the three bolts that hold the hinge to the car must be loose. By moving the hinges up and down at the firewall, you should be able to obtain the correct hood fit. It will take time and patience. Be sure to safety wire the bolts with the drilled heads when finished. That is the somewhat condensed answer. As noted in earlier posts, the hinges and springs must be very good. New ones are available at modest cost, and I'd start there. He mentions Roy Nacewicz as a source for a hood bolt kit. (PO Box 285, Allen Park Mi 48101.)
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03-08-2010 @ 4:22 PM
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Lou Look for the May/June 2009 issue of the V8 Times. On pages 39 and 40 is an article titled "Aligning the 1942/1948 Hood". Ted
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trjford8 |
03-08-2010 @ 8:43 PM
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This back issue may still be available.Check with; v8accessories@gmail.com.
This message was edited by trjford8 on 3-8-10 @ 8:44 PM
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supereal |
03-09-2010 @ 8:34 AM
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That'll teach me to find my 2009 roster. Mike Kicsak's article is comprehensive, but I do take issue with bending the hinges. That introduces a whole new set of problems. If you can't locate a copy of the article, Lou, I'd be happy to scan it for you.
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v8teditor |
03-09-2010 @ 5:25 PM
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The "Alignment of the 1946-48 Hood" by Mark Kicsak appeared in the May/June 2009 V-8 TIMES and has garnered quite a lot of attention.
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jerry.grayson |
03-10-2010 @ 7:06 AM
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tbloss, sorry for the delay in answering you about the hood alignment. Loosen the two bolts under the hood a little bit, the go inside the dash and loosen the bolts there. Close the hood, but don't latch it and align it to the cowl to suit you. Tighten the bolts inside and carefully raise the hood and tighten the bolts at the cowl. Close the hood and see if the alignment is still the same. You may have to do this more than once to get what you want.
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louganser |
03-22-2010 @ 9:26 PM
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I just ordered the reprints of the Times. Many thanks to all!
Lou G
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louganser |
03-22-2010 @ 9:27 PM
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I ordered a copy! Thanks!
Lou G
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supereal |
03-23-2010 @ 9:17 AM
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For those who want to see the article, here it is:
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supereal |
03-23-2010 @ 9:19 AM
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Pg. 2 hood adj.
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