 engine lid won't fit, anyone had trouble after renewing the welting? |
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 Jul 25 2026, 11:40 AM
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My Rustoration is pretty much finished with a new 2056 engine and new paint etc. The last bit being added is the engine lid, and it doesn't want to close. The lid edge welting I purchased is bigger than the original: can that be a problem?
Normally I would ascribe this to an error on my part, but the lid is not clearing the trunk lid, and they both hinge from the same part of the car, a part I didn't have to fix or change. Any suggestions? I have already added more fore and aft play by enlarging the holes in the lid hinges. |
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Jul 25 2026, 12:00 PM
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Mine is tight. I take my hand and push/pound it back with the lid open with my open hand. Seems to work for me. Also… is your trunk too far back? It may need a little tweak.
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Jul 25 2026, 12:59 PM
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award Group: Members Posts: 3,629 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI and North Bend WA Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Ishley @ Jul 25 2026, 11:00 AM)  Mine is tight. I take my hand and push/pound it back with the lid open with my open hand. Seems to work for me. Also… is your trunk too far back? It may need a little tweak. Thanks. Trunk lid is as far back as it will go and lid is forward up to the fire wall |
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