Hood Latch, won't pop! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

northerngmc · 04-09-2007, 05:43 PM

When I reach into the grill and pull the lever to release the hood the hood does not pop up. I have to put a screwdriver down into the crack between the grill and the hood and pry it up.

The truck is a 69 GMC and I believe it to be stock in this area.

I have tried lubricating/cleaning the latch with penetrating oil and while the mechanism moves easier, the hood does not 'pop' up.

I did a search and found someone else with this problem and they were told to adjust the hood rubbers higher. So I went and looked and one of my rubbers was missing and the second was cracked. So I went out to my 72 GMC parts truck and found two that were is reasonably good shape. I have now installed them and adjusted them as well, to the point that my hood sits 1/4 inch higher at the front than the fender and it still won't pop.

Any suggestions?

04-09-2007, 05:43 PM	#1
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Hood Latch, won't pop! When I reach into the grill and pull the lever to release the hood the hood does not pop up. I have to put a screwdriver down into the crack between the grill and the hood and pry it up. The truck is a 69 GMC and I believe it to be stock in this area. I have tried lubricating/cleaning the latch with penetrating oil and while the mechanism moves easier, the hood does not 'pop' up. I did a search and found someone else with this problem and they were told to adjust the hood rubbers higher. So I went and looked and one of my rubbers was missing and the second was cracked. So I went out to my 72 GMC parts truck and found two that were is reasonably good shape. I have now installed them and adjusted them as well, to the point that my hood sits 1/4 inch higher at the front than the fender and it still won't pop. Any suggestions? __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!



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