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03-28-2014, 04:28 PM | #1 |
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51 Hood release wire broke
Any ideas on how to open hood on 51 after release wire broke.
We have worked for three hours with no luck. All and any ideas Are appreciated. Thanks Charlie |
03-28-2014, 05:12 PM | #2 |
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Re: 51 Hood release wire broke
Had the same thing happen to my 51' Merc.
Had to remove one half of the grille assy. in order to get at the tab that the Bowden cable goes thru on the latch. Although it's a different design it may be a possibility You will probably have to make up a hook out of something like piano wire that will go between the hood striker and the hood plate. Once and if you get the hood open you may want to do what I did to eliminate having to go thru the procedure again. Drill a hole in the vertical tab (that the Bowden cable goes thru) big enough to accept a 1/16" cable. Connect the cable and run it where it will be accessible should this happen again.
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03-28-2014, 06:20 PM | #3 |
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Re: 51 Hood release wire broke
We thought about removing the grill. We'll tackle it again tomorrow. This car is-was going to the Texas Tour next week. Thanks for your advice. I'll keep you posted. Charlie
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03-29-2014, 02:35 AM | #4 |
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Re: 51 Hood release wire broke
Yes it takes around 1 1/2 hrs to remove the grill assembly when the wire breaks. Less or more if you include cussing. Frustrating job but I could see no other way when mine broke. I installed a hidden safety wire for in case of in the future.
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03-29-2014, 06:24 PM | #5 |
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Re: 51 Hood release wire broke
Problem solved. A friend from Plano gave this advice: cut a10 inch of coat hanger
And put a small hook in one end and slip the hook through a slot that is under the Latch pan about 1 1/2 inches into the slot, turn the wire where the hook catches On the ear of the latch and pull. The slot is between the top grill piece and the lower Latch pan. May take several tries but it worked for us. Charles and thanks for all the help. |
03-29-2014, 06:27 PM | #6 |
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03-29-2014, 06:52 PM | #7 |
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Re: 51 Hood release wire broke
See you there! Charlie
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03-29-2014, 07:09 PM | #8 | |
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03-30-2014, 07:53 AM | #9 |
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Glad I could assist you Charles in coat hanger 101. See you on the tour.
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03-30-2014, 08:08 AM | #10 |
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Re: 51 Hood release wire broke
Wire coat hangers have been used to get into many cars over the years, unfortunately some were not for the cars owners. Glad it worked out for you guys!
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