hood issue on 1982 bronco

[jj23armbar]

Good morning all,
First post but I had a bit of an odd question. So I hopped in my bronco a few weeks ago to run down to the convenience store really quick. Apparently, my hood was not properly latched and flew up during the drive.... a real bonehead move on my part. Anyway, flash forward to now... I've replaced all hood hardware, the hood itself and reinstalled but I'm not getting a perfect fit. Any theories on what I'm missing, pictured included.

 

[miesk5]

Yo jj23armbar,
Welcome!
This is for 92-96 Broncos, but may be similar;

"Hood Alignment​

1. Open hood (16612) and mark hood hinge (16796) and hood latch (16700) locations.

1. Loosen inner screws attaching hood hinge to front fender (16005).
   
   

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	16796	Hood Hinge
   2	N803506-S55	***** and Washer Assembly
   3	N800538-S100	U-Nut
   4	16612	Hood
   5	16K700	Link Assembly, Hood Hinge (RH)
   6	16K702	Link Assembly, Hood Hinge (LH)
   7	16005	Front Fender (LH)
   8	N800628-S36	Washer
   9	N800297-S55	Bolt
   A	—	Tighten to 17-27 Nm (13-20 Lb-Ft)
   B	—	Tighten to 15-20 Nm (11-15 Lb-Ft)

   Adjust the hood hinge up or down or rotate as required to obtain a flush fit between the hood and top of cowl panel. Tighten inner bolts attaching hood hinge to front fender.

1. Loosen two screws attaching hood latch.

1. Loosen screws attaching hood hinge to hood.

1. Move the hood forward or rearward and from side to side as required for a proper hood fit. Then, tighten screws attaching hood hinge to hood.

1. Move hood latch from side to side as required to center hood latch with the hood latch striker (16K689). Tighten hood latch attaching screws.

1. Lubricate each hood hinge at all pivot points with Multi-Purpose Grease Spray D7AZ-19584-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M1C159-A and ESB-M1C106-B.

1. Check alignment of hood and hood hinge by opening and closing hood.

• Make sure lubricant has worked into pivot points."

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●1982 Ford Bronco Sales Brochure by Ford via https://www.broncocorral.com/resources/1982_ford_bronco_brochure.pdf

http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/1982-engine-emissions-diagnosis.html

by Ford via Gary

EEC III Testing, Pin-Outs, Wiring & Vacuum Diagrams in an 82 by Tommy

DIY EEC III Timing Procedure by Eric, DONOTDELETE @ EEC III - Off-Road Forums & Discussion Groups

1982 Bronco "What's New for 1982" Brochure by Ford via Gary

1982 Light Truck Facts Book by Ford via Gary

1982 Bronco Advertisement "A lion in winter!" by Ford via Gary

1982 Fastener Pictures & Illustrations by Gary

1980-1986 Bronco/F Series Carburetors, Chokes & EFI by Gary

1980-1986 Bronco/F Series Specifications by Gary @ Axle Ratios - Gary's Garagemahal (the Bullnose bible)

1982 Exterior Colors by Ford via Gary

Differences in 1980-1986 Bronco/F Series by Ford via Gary

1982 Special Performance Specifications by Ford via Gary

1982 Accessories by Ford via Gary

Haynes Red Manual for 80-95 Bronco & F Series @ Hanes guide 80-96 bko f series.pdf via BroncMom

 

[jj23armbar]

Yo jj23armbar,
Welcome!
This is for 92-96 Broncos, but may be similar;

"Hood Alignment​

1. Open hood (16612) and mark hood hinge (16796) and hood latch (16700) locations.
2. Loosen inner screws attaching hood hinge to front fender (16005).
   View attachment 28429
   

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	16796	Hood Hinge
   2	N803506-S55	***** and Washer Assembly
   3	N800538-S100	U-Nut
   4	16612	Hood
   5	16K700	Link Assembly, Hood Hinge (RH)
   6	16K702	Link Assembly, Hood Hinge (LH)
   7	16005	Front Fender (LH)
   8	N800628-S36	Washer
   9	N800297-S55	Bolt
   A	—	Tighten to 17-27 Nm (13-20 Lb-Ft)
   B	—	Tighten to 15-20 Nm (11-15 Lb-Ft)

   Adjust the hood hinge up or down or rotate as required to obtain a flush fit between the hood and top of cowl panel. Tighten inner bolts attaching hood hinge to front fender.
3. Loosen two screws attaching hood latch.
4. Loosen screws attaching hood hinge to hood.
5. Move the hood forward or rearward and from side to side as required for a proper hood fit. Then, tighten screws attaching hood hinge to hood.
6. Move hood latch from side to side as required to center hood latch with the hood latch striker (16K689). Tighten hood latch attaching screws.
7. Lubricate each hood hinge at all pivot points with Multi-Purpose Grease Spray D7AZ-19584-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M1C159-A and ESB-M1C106-B.
8. Check alignment of hood and hood hinge by opening and closing hood.

• Make sure lubricant has worked into pivot points."

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●1982 Ford Bronco Sales Brochure by Ford via https://www.broncocorral.com/resources/1982_ford_bronco_brochure.pdf

http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/1982-engine-emissions-diagnosis.html

by Ford via Gary

EEC III Testing, Pin-Outs, Wiring & Vacuum Diagrams in an 82 by Tommy

DIY EEC III Timing Procedure by Eric, DONOTDELETE @ EEC III - Off-Road Forums & Discussion Groups

1982 Bronco "What's New for 1982" Brochure by Ford via Gary

1982 Light Truck Facts Book by Ford via Gary

1982 Bronco Advertisement "A lion in winter!" by Ford via Gary

1982 Fastener Pictures & Illustrations by Gary

1980-1986 Bronco/F Series Carburetors, Chokes & EFI by Gary

1980-1986 Bronco/F Series Specifications by Gary @ Axle Ratios - Gary's Garagemahal (the Bullnose bible)

1982 Exterior Colors by Ford via Gary

Differences in 1980-1986 Bronco/F Series by Ford via Gary

1982 Special Performance Specifications by Ford via Gary

1982 Accessories by Ford via Gary

Haynes Red Manual for 80-95 Bronco & F Series @ Hanes guide 80-96 bko f series.pdf via BroncMom

Yes, the layout does look similar. I've had to adjust before, I took the original hood off when painting and there was a lot of slight tweaks as indicated in your reply. There wasn't anything though that impacted the "rise" or fall of the hood which is the issue here. It is all slightly adjustable, with some wiggle room both side to side and forward or back on a horizontal plane but I've got nothing really when it comes to the up or down of the hood.... sitting flush with the quarter panels. What's odd is the other side does fit flush, it's just this one corner nearest to the cab, on the driver side.

 

[Tiha]

When they fly open like that it can tweak the hinges. If you cannot move the hinges down enough to line it up, you can either replace the hinges or oblong the mounting holes more to make it fit right.

 

[jj23armbar]

Yes, the layout does look similar. I've had to adjust before, I took the original hood off when painting and there was a lot of slight tweaks as indicated in your reply. There wasn't anything though that impacted the "rise" or fall of the hood which is the issue here. It is all slightly adjustable, with some wiggle room both side to side and forward or back on a horizontal plane but I've got nothing really when it comes to the up or down of the hood.... sitting flush with the quarter panels. What's odd is the other side does fit flush, it's just this one corner nearest to the cab, on the driver side.

Thank you all for the help, I think that's right and I'll need to adjust mounting holes on the bracket maybe. I guess I'll try tweaking further.

 

[lynchsg]

I agree with Tiha. When hoods fly up the hinges usually bend. Try looking in a salvage yard for some replacements.