Adjusting hood hinges?

[wally05]

My hood doesn't sit even as one side is higher than the other by the cowl. How can I fix this?

 

[mustangmike]

Hi, On the side that needs adjustment you have to loosen the bolts that attach the hinge to the inner fender (there will be three in total), only loosen them approx 2-3 turns each. Then with the hood open fully have a friend lift up on the front corner of the hood, you should see the hood hinge rotate backwards. Then with your friend holding pressure upwards re-tighten the bolts. When you go to lower the hood you will have to BE VERY CAREFUL to check that the hood won't bind against the cowl or fenders. You might need to loosen the two bolts that attach the hood to the hinge and move the hood forward slightly. BE VERY CAREFUL!! because if you bind anywhere the paint can be damaged. This can be very time consuming to get it just right, patience will pay big dividends. It would be great to hear how this works for you.