Hood Lock Assembly - Chevrolet LIGHT DUTY TRUCK (SERIES 10-35) Service Manual

2C-2 CHASSIS SHEET METAL
Installation
1 . Install hinge assembly to fender and align within
scribe marks. Install bolts.
2. Install hood hinge spring.
3. Install bolts and align hood. See Hood Alignment
in this section.
Hood Lock Assem bly
A bolt-type hood lock is used as shown in Figure 2C-5.
The lock bolt, located on the hood dovetails with the
mounted striker plate, preventing upward or downward
movement of the hood while the vehicle is in motion.
Integral with the striker plate is the combination lock
release lever and safety catch.
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Fig. 2C-3~Hood Lock Catch and S upport-C K M odels
Replacement
1. Open hood and remove the four bolts holding the
combination lock support and lock bolt.
If original hood lock assembly is to be
NOTICE:
replaced, scribe a line around lock for alignment on
installation.
2. Place hood lock assembly in position.
3. Adjust as outlined under Adjustments.
Adjustment (Fig. 2C-5)
1 . Loosen lock nut on lock bolt and adjust lock bolt
approximately 2 7/16 inches from bottom of lock bolt to
bottom of support.
2. Adjust tightness of support screws so they are just
snug enough to hold support in position.
3. Adjust support fore and aft until nubble enters center
of elongated guide. Bending nubble to accomplish this
adjustment may seriously effect lock operation and safety
latch engagement and is, therefore, not recommended.
4. Tighten screws to 140 pound inches.
5. Adjust lock bolt to obtain a secure hood closure and
reasonable lock release effort.
Hood Bumper A d ju stm e n t
Hood Bumpers must be adjusted until hood and fender
line up flush at front corner. Adjust hood lock bolt to obtain
a minimum load of 45 pounds to a maximum load of 55
pounds on each bumper after hood is firmly slammed.