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johnm

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Hood Strap
« on: January 08, 2017, 22:24:05 »

 Hi can someone kindly advise what type of fastener is used to attach the hood strap to the hood? i.e. is it a screw, rivet etc. Also appreciate advise on how it attaches within the engine compartment. Thanks very much.. John
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Benz Dr.

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Re: Hood Strap
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2017, 07:23:50 »
Each end is held in place by a metal plate. The one in the engine bay is fastened by one of the screws that holds the prop rod block in place.
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Re: Hood Strap
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2017, 11:27:12 »
 Thanks Dan
... Is the plate on the hood fastened with screws, a threaded bolt, or riveted. Its hard to tell looking at the two holes in the hood. J
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Re: Hood Strap
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2017, 16:03:19 »
Hi,

The metal plate is held to the hood by two sheetmetal screws. DIN 7981 4.2mm

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Re: Hood Strap
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2017, 00:15:32 »
Thanks guys. I'm all set now for re-installation of the strap. All the best..John
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