Hood latch

Gary Fowler · Jan 22, 2013

kw22614 said:
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 · Jan 22, 2013

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

kw22614 · Jan 23, 2013

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

Gary Fowler · Jan 23, 2013

kw22614 said:
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 · Jan 23, 2013

Mike1369 said:
Gary, thanks for clearing that up....lmao

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

Mike1369 · Jan 23, 2013

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

Mike1369 · Jan 26, 2013

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 · Jan 27, 2013

Mike1369 said:
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 · Jan 27, 2013

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 · Jan 27, 2013

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.