Hudson 1948 Commodore, Service Manual

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2. Remove the bolts (A), Figure 102, (two each side) attach-
ing the hood to the hood hinges and with the assistance of
a helper, remove hood from car.
INSTALLATION
Reverse procedure of removal and adjust as necessary.
FIGURE 102
HOOD ADJUSTMENT
(All Models IC, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D)
1. Loosen bolts (A), figure 102, (two each side) attaching the
hood to the hood hinge; this will allow forward and back-
ward adjustment.
2. The up and down adjustment at the rear of the hood can
be obtained by loosening the bolts (B) attaching hood
hinge to the fender assembly. Loosen the bolts about 1/2
turn. Move hinge up or down a small amount each time
until desired position is obtained. Tighten bolts securely
each time before lowering hood.
3. The up and down adjustment at the front of the hood can
be made by loosening the hood lock plunger nut at (A),
Figure 103, and with a screw driver turn lock plunger (B)
clockwise to decrease and counter-clockwise to increase.
After adjustments are made, tighten plunger lock nut
securely.
HOOD LOCK - UPPER
(All Models 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D)
REMOVAL
1. Remove the three bolts (C), Figure 103, attaching hood
lock to hood support and move hood lock.
FIGURE 103
INSTALLATION
Reverse procedure of removal and adjust as necessary.
FIGURE 104
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