Eddie Motorsports MS149-31 57 - Manual

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EMS149-31 Hood hinge instructions for 1957 GM
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Packing List: 1957 GM HINGES
2 - Hinge Assemblies (Right/Left) w/ SHOCKS
4- 5/16” X 1” hood bolts
4- 5/16 AN washers
4- 5/16” flat washers
2 - 3/8” X 11/4 ” hinge mounting bolts ( upper)
4 - 3/8” X 1.0” hinge mounting bolts (mid, lower)
6 - 3/8” AN washers
6 - 3/8” flat washers
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION
1. Remove the hood.
2. Remove the factory hinges from the fire wall
3. Test threads in firewall with new bolts.
Note: If existing boltholes have damaged threads or rust, you may have to re-tap or repair them.
In some cases it may be possible to thru bolt with a nut and washer on the backside.
4. BEFORE installing the hinges on your vehicle, first install the stainless steel gas spring to each
hinge. Remove wire keeper from each socket end on shock and install shock on hinge. Do not
replace wire keepers at this time, you may need to remove shock to adjust hinges on some
models. But don’t forget to replace keepers when installation is complete. IT IS IMPORTANT
THAT YOU INSTALL THE GAS SPRING WITH THE SHAFT SIDE DOWN IN ORDER TO
ENSURE PROPER OPERATION AND PREVENT FAILURE.
Note: To protect your paint from nicks and scratches during the install, invest in a roll of Painters
tape and apply to fenders, cowl, hood and front end.