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| | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 130 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 130 | What is the trick to oil/grease hood spring on a 49 -3100? How are the springs separated? Also what oil/grease is used? Thanks | | | | | Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 264 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 264 | I just use a white lithium spray myself, being careful not to get it on everything. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 678 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 678 |
Will lubing them make them stop squeaking? Every AD hood I've owned has sounded like a haunted house door.
1951 Chevy Panel Truck
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 | I find the sound musically calming myself, similar to the hollow thunk when you slam the door..
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | Never noticed a sound when I open the hood. Instead, I'm thinking about if the motor will start when I turn over the key.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,004 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,004 | it is a reassuring haunted squawk yes  i too have sprayed and oiled, and still... that sound. maybe if one would strip all the parts, then nickel plate or anodize the spring and other bits, then reassemble with a final hot wax dip. prob won't last, as soon as the plating wears through, the sound may come back. -s | | |
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