I took out my `65 today for a run and to mark the turnover to 62,000 miles (actual). Upon parking in my garage and opening the hood so I could disconnect the battery, the Hood Release handle came off and it looks like the mechanism is not working. The shielding on the underhood cable slides easily back and forth. I know nothing about how this cable assembly looks or how to replace one and wasn`t able to learn much from a search. Can someone please steer me to a post or article on how to repair or replace this part. If it can`t be repaired I`d appreciate a recommendation on the best reproduction available.
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Re: Hood Release Cable C-2
Chuck, just to clarify, the cable came out of the handle, correct? If this is the case it can be fixed. If the cable slides easily into the handle you can take the handle and the cable to a silversmith and have him do a silver solder to attach them back together.
If the cable has actually broken, it is probably too short to reach the release mechanism under the hood. You can look for one in rough shape at the Florida Regional or at Carlisle, just measure the cable to see how long it needs to be. Then restore it. For a quick fix, try Paragon, they offer a 10 percent discount to NCRS members.
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Chuck, a little more info please. Was it just the plastic handle that came off? If so, just replace and tighten the set screw. Is the hood open now? What normally happens is cable will come loose or break off at the release mech. Bill.Comment
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To answer your questions:
The hood is open.
The handle came off at the cable.
The coiled sheath on the underhood cable easily slides back and forth between the two release assemblies which makes me think that the cable is broken somewhere between the inside handle and where it interfaces with the underhood part.Comment
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Chuck. I'm still a little confused. Is the outer seath moving? It should not, only the inner cable should. Please clarify. If it's the outer part, it is secured at both the drivers & pass side with a hold down clamp. Bill.Comment
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Chuck,
First, the handle is not plastic and does not have a set screw if it's original. Aftermarket, who knows.
It's easiest just to replace the entire assembly with a new reproduction from CC, Paragon or Volunteer Vette. They look the same and function as original. BUT they won't pass NCRS judging.
Remove the screws on the bracket under the dash. It has two screws that are easily removed. The entire assembly comes out after you have removed the small 1/4" screw on the lever under the hood. It's the one that hangs down from the latch on the drivers side.
Then side in the new one and attach it with the two screws removed and thread the cable end thru the brass ferrule. Tighten the 1/4" screw with no slack in the cable and your ready to go. Also bend the wire after it comes thru the brass ferrule. It keeps it from being pulled out.
You should be ready to go.
JRComment
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Joe Ray. You're correct, I thought is was a piece of plastic, it's not, learn something every day. Good tip on bending the inner cable after the ferrel. Bill.Comment
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Bill:
I can slide the outer sheath back and forth over the cable on the underhood part of the assembly. I`m not clear on how the Hood Release part is attached to underhood cable assembly. Mine is original, there is no set screw.Comment
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Chuck, see post from Joe Ray, I was wrong on the handle. If the outer sheath moves as you say, that is your problem, it came loose from the hold down clamp(s). Bill.Comment
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I`ll have some time available tomorrow to try and figure out how this works and what my problem is. I`m assuming from Joe`s post that the Hood Release mechanism actuates the underhood cable from the drivers side underhood cable assembly.Comment
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Yes it does and almost at the same time if set up properly, opens the pass side. Bill.Comment
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When you say you can slide the outer coiled casing back and forth, I believe you are talking about the release cable that connects the LH female hood catch to same on RH. And yes, you can slide this back and forth with a little effort, depending how many wiring harness clips are attached.
Do you have a copy of the AIM for your model year ? The interconnections from under-dash to under-hood are well shown there.Comment
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Wayne; I have the AIM and will look it over before I do anything under the dash or hood. Thanks for the reply. I saw from my search that you have replaced or fixed several of these and appreciate your sharing your knowledge.
Chuck 123540Comment
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After looking at the AIM it was easy to spot my problem. The release lever mechanism on the Hood Release cable was tight and binding up. When I pulled the T handle, the force required to disengage the handle was less than that required to move the lever. I moved the actuator lever back and forth by hand and shot some silicone spray at the pivot point which looks like a press or crimp joint, It`s better but still tight.
Can anyone suggest a better way to lubricate that point and also how to permanently reattach the T Hood Release handle??Comment
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