Hood latch

[Mike1369]

Hey guys my hood keeps popping off and not sure why. I push it down, it locks and after a few minutes the hood is popped and rubbing on the front bumper.

Any idea or suggestions would help.

Thanks
Mike

 

[kw22614]

Try spraying the latch where the hood is hooked in. There should be a cable of some sort with maybe a spring, depending on what the vehicle is you're talking about, use something like wd-40 as this won't damage paint or plastics it might come in contact with. Also make sure the lever you use to unhook or open the hood is functioning properly and closing all the way. Maybe the latch is bent or worn. Hard to say, confidently, without knowing what the vehicle is, and a pic or 2 always helps. Hope you can fix it easily, good luck.

 

[Mike1369]

It's an LS P7010C tractor. Everything looks like its in place and the tractor is only 2 days old.
I did notice that when it arrived the hood was up. Not sure why it's releasing the pin.
Will try and get pictures.

 

[Bob77064]

My LS R3039 has the same problem. Lubrication helps but it may need to be adjusted.

 

[Mike1369]

How do you adjust it. Anyone???

 

[kw22614]

Don't know the LS specifically, but lots of times the hook, or U the hook attaches to, is mounted with bolts in a slot or larger holes allowing slight adjustment. Sometimes you may even need to take pliers and bend it slightly till it catches correctly, or maybe on your's the latch is adjustable. On my new Kubota, it doesn't want to unlatch when it gets real cold. I sprayed it LIBERALLY and it pops right open now.
Unless as Bob77064 has stated his also is misaligned, maybe the hood itself is not in place perfectly and it may need to be removed, then reinstalled making sure to line everything up as you go SLOWLY. Kubota website has diagrams of model's parts in blow-up view, maybe see if LS offers the same and try to find the part on the diagram that's adjustable. Hope this helps, once again - good luck. Post some pics of catch, hook and mounts.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Open it up and look under the hood IIRC. The latch bar has slotted holes that allow for adjustment. Mine did the same thing when I got it. I would be working my FEL and then notice the hood popped open, close it, pop open, give it a big slam, pop open. SO finally I loosened up the 2 bolts on the latch and moved it down so it engaged fully, no more problem. It might take a couple of tries to get it just right so it latches good but doesnt leave a gap at the bottom of the hood.

 

[joemd11]

My R3039 did the same thing. I put a dab of grease on the slot part of the latch and that fixed the problem.

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[Gary Fowler]

I dont think the greasing with the P7010's is the problem. I thing they just set them too tight for the lock mechanism to fully close and they just pop open. Just a slight loosening off of the bar that fits into the latch was all mine needed to stay closed.

 

[kw22614]

I dont think the greasing with the P7010's is the problem. I thing they just set them too tight for the lock mechanism to fully close and they just pop open. Just a slight loosening off of the bar that fits into the latch was all mine needed to stay closed.

Don't just leave it loosened, maybe put a washer under it to extend it to where you need it, then tighten it! IMO

 

[Gary Fowler]

Don't just leave it loosened, maybe put a washer under it to extend it to where you need it, then tighten it! IMO

I didnt actually mean to leave it loose. Loosen the bolts and slide the latch down to adjust it and retighten. It has a slotted adjustment just like car hoods.

 

[Mike1369]

Gary, thanks for clearing that up....lmao

 

[kw22614]

I figured you knew Gary, I stated that for the benefit of the OP.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I figured you knew Gary, I stated that for the benefit of the OP.

Well, you are right, with some folks you do need to be specific and precise otherwise they get it all wrong.
Like the blonde Jaguar owner who claimed her car wouldnt move at night. When questioned about proper operation of the transmission, she claimed that she knew how to drive and always used the right gear: she used D for day and N for night and it just wont work in N (ight) operation.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Gary, thanks for clearing that up....lmao

Did you get your hood adjusted so it stays closed now?

 

[Mike1369]

Won't be until Saturday... Real work gets in the way of fun work...lol

 

[Mike1369]

Ok went to farm today loosened the catch pin but when I tightened it back I got same results. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. May have to add washers.. :-(
Locked down with ratchet strap... It ain't going anywhere now.

 

[kw22614]

Ok went to farm today loosened the catch pin but when I tightened it back I got same results. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. May have to add washers.. :-(
Locked down with ratchet strap... It ain't going anywhere now.

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I'm sure if you'll get it :thumbsup:
Strap'll sure hold it till then.

 

[Gary Fowler]

DO you have enough slots to adjust it. Mine had plenty of adjustment. Just loosen it up, slide it down as much as it will go and try that. You may have to slot it some more. If that don't work, get the dealer to work on it. Check the bottom latching mechanism. It may be loose or mal-adjusted also. It has to be just an adjustment issue

 

[Mike1369]

You know if it was a broken bone or torn ligaments I wouldn't be so hesitant to work on her... Need to change mentalities once I hit the farm. Will sneak over during the week to give it another shot.