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| | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 643 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 643 | Need to replace mine on my 1958 1/2ton GMC truck. Is there a tip or two that somebody could give me.
Thanks in advance
Danny
1958 GMC stepside GMC 302 six cylinder 3 speed OD trans
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | There is one or two good ideas in the Tech Tips section. You Tube has a few. All deal with inserting a spacer or support to keep the spring expanded as you close the hood, the spring stays enlongated and slips off the hooks. You an use washers if you want. Just takes a few large thick ones.
Drew
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 643 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 643 | Okay, I have a few containers of nuts, bolts, and washers. I'll give it a try. Thanks
Danny
1958 GMC stepside GMC 302 six cylinder 3 speed OD trans
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 140 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 140 | if you don't have washers.....nickels work pretty good too and are cheaper than washers. That's about all they are good for anyway. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 643 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 643 | I have different size bolts. Thinking of jamming some in those springs while the hood is up then slowly close it. I understand now that I want the spring to stay "extended" while installing and removing it. I bet fender washers might also do the trick...
Danny
1958 GMC stepside GMC 302 six cylinder 3 speed OD trans
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | I wouldn't use bolts, they are round and I'd be concerned that they can roll out. Stick with flat washers. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 643 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 643 |
Danny
1958 GMC stepside GMC 302 six cylinder 3 speed OD trans
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 362 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 362 | I just used a short piece of cord. Just loop it through the hook and pull towards the front of the truck. Spring pops out and usually ends up hanging on the cord. Be sure to prop the hood up so it doesn't fall on you. I would have tried the nickel trick but needed them for parts.Larry
Last edited by LarryW; 10/11/2014 2:16 AM.
58 gmc 100 with 350 sbc
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