Re: 55PackardGuy's '54 Clipper Deluxe

Posted by HH56 On 2014/8/17 21:31:30

(That ring is what goes through the round hole and serves as the main latch, I believe. Correct me if I'm wrong.)

Don't believe the ring goes thru. Just the round solid plunger. The ring stays on top and is the seat to keep the spring in place while it compresses. The top of solid plunger will move down into the mechanism for the movable bar to capture. The height of the plunger is somewhat important as is the centering.

Check out the 55-6 SM sheet metal section for hood latch adjustment. There are some photos that might give some info. The mechanism is slightly different in the way the safety hook is done but the basic main latch is similar.