[doncorleone]

Has anybody ever replaced the spring in the tube that holds the hood open? Mine no longer holds the hood open.

Thanks

 

[OldSpi101]

Well, the spring has adjustability as I recall...also the pivot pin location.

 

[doncorleone]

I've changed pivot pin location but don't know of any adjustment. Then again, I had not thought of that. Will have another look.
Thanks

 

[ganunez]

See page 14 of TI Floor Project Starts thread.
Warning. That spring is compressed about a foot and there is a lot of energy there.
My car had a 1 1/2" spacer to help the spring which by now was not enough, I had to add about another 3/4" to it.

 

[doncorleone]

@ganunez, thank you and congrats on a beautiful car. I have the same issue with the hood not opening. How did you ultimately fix that?

 

[ganunez]

@ganunez, thank you and congrats on a beautiful car. I have the same issue with the hood not opening. How did you ultimately fix that?
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[ganunez]

Like I said, added about 3/4 spacer inside. See my previous comment.

 

[doncorleone]

I got that. but in the thread there was a discussion of the hood not popping up when you pulled the lever inside the car. Mine has the same issue so I'm wondering how you resolved that - separate issue from the hood spring.

 

[ganunez]

I added a helper compression spring at the place shown.
I'll take some pictures later.