The Ford Barn

Nick in Fayetteville · 06-10-2019, 03:14 PM

Problem: During heavy rain, water comes through the hood hinge drowning the motor. Does anyone make a shield to control this? If not, has anyone figured out a way to control this. I know that I am not the only one with this problem. Thanks

Ernie Vitucci · 06-10-2019, 04:43 PM

Good afternoon...It seems to me that I have seen hoods from 32 Fords used and they have a different hinge that is part of a solid chrome strip down the center of the hood. You might like it. Ernie in Arizona

Gary/IA · 06-10-2019, 04:47 PM

Spray electrical components with WD40, engine will usually start right up.

Ray in La Mesa · 06-10-2019, 04:53 PM

I wired a trough with a copper down tube under the center hinge. Worked fine in a desert deluge with flowing water up to the running boards.

eagle · 06-12-2019, 10:37 PM

If its running, and raining hard, likely you'll pull more in through the radiator fins than will leak through the hinge.

old31 · 06-13-2019, 09:10 AM

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I agree with eagle.

31Tudor · 06-13-2019, 01:04 PM

Do you have engine splash pans on?

06-10-2019, 03:14 PM	#1
Nick in Fayetteville Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 341	Flooded Out Problem: During heavy rain, water comes through the hood hinge drowning the motor. Does anyone make a shield to control this? If not, has anyone figured out a way to control this. I know that I am not the only one with this problem. Thanks

06-10-2019, 04:43 PM	#2
Ernie Vitucci Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 611	Re: Flooded Out Good afternoon...It seems to me that I have seen hoods from 32 Fords used and they have a different hinge that is part of a solid chrome strip down the center of the hood. You might like it. Ernie in Arizona

06-10-2019, 04:47 PM	#3
Gary/IA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ellston, Iowa Posts: 247	Re: Flooded Out Spray electrical components with WD40, engine will usually start right up.

06-10-2019, 04:53 PM	#4
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: Flooded Out I wired a trough with a copper down tube under the center hinge. Worked fine in a desert deluge with flowing water up to the running boards.

06-12-2019, 10:37 PM	#5
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: Flooded Out If its running, and raining hard, likely you'll pull more in through the radiator fins than will leak through the hinge. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."

06-13-2019, 09:10 AM	#6
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,093	Re: Flooded Out Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I agree with eagle.

06-13-2019, 01:04 PM	#7
31Tudor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 611	Re: Flooded Out Do you have engine splash pans on?

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