Dan try pushing down on the hood then get someone to pull the release while
you keep the pressure on
regds Rob H
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Dan Zubkoff
> Sent: Saturday, 25 September, 1999 16:31
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: HELP - Hood stuck Closed!!
>
>
> Well, just received the 65 Fairlady back from the paint shop . Car looks
> great!
>
> But I have gotten myself into a huge mess!! The back end of the hood has
> always sat a little too close toward the firewall & always sat a
> little too
> low.
>
> I figured that if I adjusted the depth of the plunger/spring assembly
> attached to the inside of the hood & could slightly raised the
> back section
> of the hood.
>
> So, I removed the spring/pluger assembly from the top of the hood and
> installed two washers behind the backing plate of the
> spring/plunger. This
> way the plunger would lock into place, without the need for the
> hood to be
> brought down as deeply. I put everything back into place and
> gently lowered
> the hood. At first, it appeared to be a success. The hood alligned much
> better.
>
> But, an hour later, when I released the hood latch, the hood
> didn't pop up,
> as it always had. The hood opening cable appears to be working
> properly, but
> the hood is still shut solid. I have tried at least 10 times over
> the past
> week, but I'm still unable to open the hood open. I have tried prying and
> pulling, but all this accomplishes is scrapping the new paint.
>
> I need some serious suggestions here!!! How can I get this hood open?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan Zubkoff
> 1965 SPL310-10927D
> San Mateo, CA
>
>
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