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General Category => Henry J & Allstate Forum => Topic started by: jap tin on January 12, 2018, 11:24:13 AM

Title: Henry J hood springs
Post by: jap tin on January 12, 2018, 11:24:13 AM

I had a hood spring break on our 52 Henry J.  While searching for a replacement I found a trampoline spring on e-bay. It was the same length, dia of wire and same number of coils. The only diffrence was it had a diameter of 1 inch instead of 3/4 inch, but it was tapered on the ends so I ordered a set. No more hood scraping the cowl when you open the hood, which it would do with the old springs when they wern't broken. I had to get a set of 20 but it was only $17.99 for 20. If anyone is interested the e-bay number is 162366905180.

Title: Re: Henry J hood springs
Post by: Fid on January 12, 2018, 01:38:43 PM

Thanks. This could be very helpful as I've broken them too. Don't need one now but I'll make a note.

Title: Re: Henry J hood springs
Post by: Corsairdeluxe on January 12, 2018, 02:03:01 PM

Just a thought from the archives.

Title: Re: Henry J hood springs
Post by: kfnut on January 12, 2018, 05:52:29 PM

Very good info .

Title: Re: Henry J hood springs
Post by: superk226 on January 18, 2018, 10:53:21 PM

jap tin: What type of a tool did you use to remove and install the spring?

Title: Re: Henry J hood springs
Post by: jap tin on January 19, 2018, 09:06:28 AM

I used a old brake spring tool and a screw driver.. If you lower the hood part way it's easier.