Eddie Motorsports MS149-30 55-56 - Manual

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EMS149-30 Hood hinge instructions 1955-56 GM
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Packing List: 19555-56 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
4 - 3/8” X 11/4 ” hinge mounting bolts
4 - 3/8” AN washers
4 - 3/8” flat washers
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING HOOD HINGES
1. Remove 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.
Position each hinge on the fire wall and attach using the supplied 4-3/8” x 1.1/4”, button head bolts,
each with one AN washer and flat washer. *If your battery tray is in the stock location it may be
necessary to use extra 5/16 AN washers to shim the battery tray laterally for more clearance.*