Heiferman
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Joined: February 28, 2024
Posts: 295
Location: Georgia, USA
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 Posted: Mon May 05, 2025 6:19 pm Post subject: Re: Hood latch stuck |
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| Raineyv wrote: |
| Recently tried to open hood on 1974 Thing (in really good shape normally) and hood would not open. Latch release in glove box seemed fine and always worked till suddenly. Friend pressed down on hood while I pulled latch..nothing. Freaking out that I had to pull large screws on hinges but had another friend drop by and both pushed down on each side while I pulled latch release work. Closed hood and stuck again. Same procedure with 2 guys and it opened. Can't drive around with a couple guys in car to open hood all the time. Any advice how to adjust the springs or latch. The cable appears to open the release but obviously does not. Thanks |
Sounds like the cable may have slipped out of the clamp at the end on the DS of the latch just enough to not let go.of the hood?
If not I would clean and lube the latch where the cable pulls it open and where it contacts the hood pin in the middle.
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