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Hood Release Spring Removal

shwagy357

Jr. Member
Joined
Feb 16, 2005
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82
Loc.
Clemmons, NC
Does anyone have any pointers on removing a stubborn hood release spring? I am trying to get my hood to close after installing my mustang engine. All I need to do is just turn that spring stud about two turns.
 

Gummi Bear

Bronco Guru
Joined
Jul 8, 2003
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A bigger screwdriver won't work? ;D

Soak it. It's probably got some crud built up in it. PB Blaster is a wonder liquid in a can. Available at your favorite auto parts and hardware stores.

One more thing, once you do get it out; clean up the threads with your bench grinders wire wheel. Use some Loctite on it when you put it back (mine unscrewed itself once and fell out on the highway, I felt silly)
 
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shwagy357

shwagy357

Jr. Member
Joined
Feb 16, 2005
Messages
82
Loc.
Clemmons, NC
I ended up soaking the screw with PB Blaster over night, and then I made the slot, on the end of the stud deeper with my handy little cut off wheel. Then I used a big screw driver and crescent wrench and BAM! came right loose.
 
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