Guest 49 New Yorker Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 The hood of my New Yorker has lost the will to to stay up easily and has crashed down violently a couple of times ! There does not appear to be any way I can adjust it. Does anyone have an idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 It sounds like you have weak springs or a lot of lead body filler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 It's a real common 1949-50 Chrysler Sraight eight problem. The hood hinge design was weak to say the least! Chrysler knew of this problem and came out with an assist spring kit to help the longer heavier eight hood hood stay up. You won't find one of these kits easily today although a friend of mine did once have one. If you lube the hinges the hood will not stay up! Mine stayed up till I lubed it. I use a stick to make sure the hood won't fall down. Hinges for the eight cylinder cars are the same as a chrysler six cylinder cars . You probably will have to try to find some good tight hinges or use a rod to hold the hood up.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 49 New Yorker Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Lead body filler how dare you !!! I did lube it and it did get worse and I now also use a stick to hold it up . Thanks for the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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