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Hood latch adjustment


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   It's tight because there is a lock nut on it. Loosen the lock nut and unscrew the pin a turn or more, tighten lock nut, and check latching. Check that your latch return spring isn't broken. If you run out of threads to lock the pin, take the end lock nut off, unscrew the pin and spring, put nut on pin 1/2-3/4", screw pin back in and lock the nut over the top of the spring. I own examples of both ways. Once you get it latching properly with maybe an 1/8" of free play, you will never have to slam it again. Two hands gently closing the hood into position and clicking into the latch. A bit of spray white grease keeps things working smoother.

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