Re: How to adjust hood on 53 Buick?

Posted by JeffM On 2008/12/31 11:55:39

Let's clarify, Owen. That spring is crazy to put on! The least tension will be experienced when the hood is fully open - and I mean all the way open (not just open "as usual"). The most tension is in closed position.

If you try to remove the spring and put it back on, you will want the hood fully open, and you had better be very careful if you have good paint. That hinge will tend to try to pop and fly and do anything but go on when you are trying to put it on. I know because we had to do this, and needless to say, we will have to repaint some sections.

While we were struggling, I was scratching my head, saying to myself, "They must have a tool for working with these springs."

Good to know about the shoulder bolts. I didn't know they unscrewed.