[Roadsters] Hood Latch Stuck

[Paul Courson]

Sometimes a light spray oil is just enough. Use extension tube and blindly
hose what you can reach. Let it sit and possibly seep to the plate that
holds the spring prong captive. That plate, and friction with the fixed
mounting surface, is probably where things are stuck.
On Jul 12, 2012 7:55 AM, "Mike Harper" <roadsterdude1600 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> First try putting it on a lift, or jacking it up (support with jack-stands)
> and try to access the latch from underneath using a long screw driver or
> similar tool.  Once you get it open, run a coat hanger or piano wire from
> the
> latch trrough the firewall as a secondary release.... Not that uncommon.
>
>
> Mike Harper, CAI, AARE
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> --- On Wed, 7/11/12, Brad Hendrickson <brad.hendrickson at rocketmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> From: Brad Hendrickson <brad.hendrickson at rocketmail.com>
> Subject: [Roadsters] Hood Latch Stuck
> To: "datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 11:03 PM
>
>
> Anyone know how to unstick a stuck hood latch?  Car sat for a couple of
> years
> and now hood release .... well doesn't.  I don't think cable is broken. Any
> ideas not involving torches/cutting/grinding would be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Brad Hendrickson
> 1970 1600
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