Broken hood hinge
#11
Yeah, I pretty much use it for everything. Before my trip to MN, I douched the whole underside with it to help keep the salt down and it looks brand new under there. I've seen 2 year old chevies with more rust! I've also used lithium grease for the latches and such but it dries out pretty quick.
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Yeah, I pretty much use it for everything. Before my trip to MN, I douched the whole underside with it to help keep the salt down and it looks brand new under there. I've seen 2 year old chevies with more rust! I've also used lithium grease for the latches and such but it dries out pretty quick.
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WD-40 is not a lubricant, which is why the noise comes back. "WD" stands for water displacement. The lubricant-like properties of WD-40 come not from the substance itself, but from dissolving components. WD-40 can be a good substance to start with — it can help clean up rust or other grime, but it is no substitute for a proper lubricant like a lithium based grease. PB Blaster makes a great white lithium grease in a spray can..
Last edited by jkeaton; 01-22-2019 at 02:58 PM.
#18
WD-40 is not a lubricant, which is why the noise comes back. "WD" stands for water displacement. The lubricant-like properties of WD-40 come not from the substance itself, but from dissolving components. WD-40 can be a good substance to start with — it can help clean up rust or other grime, but it is no substitute for a proper lubricant like a lithium based grease. PB Blaster makes a great white lithium grease in a spray can..
#19
That's actually a great idea. It stays where you put it, (sticky as all get out) and doesn't dry out nearly so quickly.
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#20
replacement acquired
As luck would have it, all the 2nd gen stock had changed since I was last there... I figured there would be a few w/o hood, but noooo - every single one had a hood or was missing the hinges. I was alone, but the hood came off pretty easy... will probably feel that tomorrow
Now, why I'm really posting... I didn't notice this before. The only pivot on that hinge that is not a large rivet happens to be the pivot arm that broke (held down by a lock nut). So either its the weakest area, or that pivot is the one that gets tight.... not sure yet, and too cold to mess with it this weekend.
Now, why I'm really posting... I didn't notice this before. The only pivot on that hinge that is not a large rivet happens to be the pivot arm that broke (held down by a lock nut). So either its the weakest area, or that pivot is the one that gets tight.... not sure yet, and too cold to mess with it this weekend.