New Hood Latch Problems

[michael k]

hello all!

im working on my 98 base model and am having some issues with the hood. i thought it was the cable but it didnt fix the problem. then i replaced the whole latch assembly. still no luck. it latched on tue first catch, but it just bounces on the spring. help?

Mike in Branson

 

[ksustang]

try this:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...ch-adjustment-modification-hood-slam-fix.html

worked like a charm on my 98

 

[michael k]

Hah, well as fun as that looks, didnt do the trick. Ended up pounding out the little nub/tabs on the latch and adjusting the position. Didnt think i would have to pound crap out and remold the latch to make it work, but it did the trick. Thanks!