Hood hinges

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Is there a difference between the hood hinges from a '68-'72 Nova vs. a '67 Camaro?

[Mr70]

Chevrolet says Yes.
1968-75 Nova LH#3926829/RH#3926830.
1967-69 Camaro LH#3910667/RH#3910668.

[L78steve]

Is there a difference between Nova SS hood springs and non SS?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Not to my knowledge, no change for the extra weight of the hood grilles.

[L78steve]

The reason I ask is I'm getting tired of the hood landing on my back. I'm thinking of trying a pair of Camaro SS springs.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Yea, I would change the springs as opposed to the hinges.

[SS427]

Make sure the hinge pivot points are not too well lubed up which people often do. They may also need to be re-pressed. I find this quite a lot of the time. Nothing wrong with the springs, just not enough friction in the hinge pivots.

[L78steve]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Make sure the hinge pivot points are not too well lubed up which people often do. They may also need to be re-pressed. I find this quite a lot of the time. Nothing wrong with the springs, just not enough friction in the hinge pivots. </div></div>

Most likely my problem. I use motor oil on the pivots.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Ouch! Use some white grease if they are too tight.

[Salvatore]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78steve</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Make sure the hinge pivot points are not too well lubed up which people often do. They may also need to be re-pressed. I find this quite a lot of the time. Nothing wrong with the springs, just not enough friction in the hinge pivots. </div></div>

Most likely my problem. I use motor oil on the pivots. </div></div>Why motor oil when there is many things for that application out there. That just attracts dust and unwanted dirt.

[L78steve]

I have always used motor oil. White grease doesn't get in and makes more of a mess. Any lube will attract dust.