Siezed Hood Frames

[V Mad]

Preserve your hood frame now with a few drops of oil (but wipe carefully to protect the lining from oil stains).

I see too many hood frames that have dry pivot points, and as a result many have siezed and broken. Just a few drops of oil now and then would have saved many of them.

Dont forget that at the front corners is a pivot point too. This only moves a few degrees so oil here is even more crucial.

If one of the bolts breaks, please try to use only imperial UNF bolts to repair; metric bolts are unsuitable although often used.

[ChasR]

I managed to save mine using your pointers Chris . Unfortunately I still had to change a couple of fixings (Paddocks and Rimmers were pricey but handy in this case) but the holes etc. were still fine. I used spray grease (not quite as thick as grease though) which in the past has done a good job of loosening things, moreso than WD40 IME .

[Andrew S]

Thanks Chris, good point and its this time of year when everything dries up or rusts. Best to be ready for summer use

[mike@thenook]

Chris,

Very interesting you should say this as the chap that fitted me a recon' hood and frame just over a year ago (and on which a bolt sheared on the second opening!) told me that under no circumstances should any of the bolts or hinge points be lubricated!

Yes, I thought he was completey insane too (there were numerous other problems with the frame etc too but that is a long story) but glad you do recommend a little lubrication and all others take note on this very sensible advice.

Cheers

[SaphireSpud]

A squirt of silicone spray along the line of the zip helps with its operation also!