Hey I always say if it works do it! It's a good way to test the pins strength out of the box. Luckily the rubber stoppers had an indention's stamped already on the corresponding hood making it line up easily, But I did have concerns on the write up how someone could line them up with out them, thanks for the input. The biggest problem I had with the time was going and getting the tools back and forth.
Thanks again for sharing an interesting twist from your experience and for the reply. I looked at the tethers they were selling for 8. Thanks for the praise, Phil. I appreciate the comment for someone with your instructables experience. Your wood projects have been very educational, I've been a learning wood worker for years and of all the people that I know no one has ever had a proven method for finding centers on round logs or dowels for a wood lathe, your center finder helped my work ten-fold.
Thanks Again for the reply. I am glad you can use the center finder and that it helped what you do. I made one, but have used it only a few times. My wood projects are supposed to be perfect when they are finished, but there is always some little inaccuracy or mistake. I talked to a very good woodworker who taught industrial arts many years in a high school. He said there are always little mistakes in every project. I have learned to photograph my projects so the mistakes do not show.
Actually I use it all the time now, I working on a pool cue with a lions head which was my third try the other two were so warped I couldn't use them, then I found your circle center and now it's coming along. Very nice, practical I'ble, as Phil said. The narrative part is great, and really makes it work. Not being a car guy, a big thing I missed was having a series of photos on that last step showing the progress of the installation.
Doing the job at 1 am, to have it finished before the glass crew arrives, probably precluded you spending a lot of time on documentation :- If you do decide to put a set on your Miata, could you take some pictures as you go through the install and add them here? Thanks for the comment Kelsey, Yeah now that I look back at the pics I did miss a couple of pics when it comes to putting the nut on the bottom, and maybe the adjusting process. As it is my wife has the truck right now and I will attempt to get out in the morning and update the pics with those.
The kit didn't come with lock washers and I'm one of those kinds that worries about every little possible detail like one of the nuts working loose I know the way these are designed makes it unlikely but still an added precaution that I would always suggest at the very least thread sealer. It's really straight forward though if your thinking about trying it. I considered making my own and I might still for the Miata but for as cheap as the kits are, this is one of car hacks or mods that it would cost more to make a set than buying it already made is.
Though like I said the installation after the drilling is really just put on the bottom nut and keep opening and closing the hood and adjusting the two nuts on the pin till the pin's hole is just above the top of the hood, then tighten. Then install the trim plates and slide the cotter pins through the holes to lock the hood down.
If you try it message me, I'll be glad to help however I can, thanks again for the reply. By LifeWarrior Follow. More by the author:. About: Called a renaissance man more times than I can count, I am the type of person who believes you can do anything you put your mind to. Participated in the Hack It! Challenge View Contest. Did you make this project? Share it with us!
I Made It! Lazy Susan 2. Tea-light Lantern by ruths in 3D Printing. Jhardy Question 3 years ago on Step 4. Answer Upvote. Use a drill with the appropriate size drill bit, and drill the hole in the hood. You may also start with a smaller drill bit to make a guide hole, and then drill another with the correct-sized drill bit.
Smooth any rough edges in the hood pinhole. Use a Dremel tool with a sanding or grinding bit. Place the scuff plate over the hood pin, and use a pencil to mark the mounting holes.
Use the provided fasteners to secure the scuff plate into place. Thread the lanyard through the fourth hole, and crimp the eye rivet with a pair of pliers. Adjust the hood pin height as needed to hold the hood down securely. My hood pin kit did not come with screws for the scuff plate. What size do I need? Yes No. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 0. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Face the narrow end if applicable of the hood pin to the front of the car.
Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. Use drill bits specific for metal drilling to drill hood pin holes for the best result. Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0.
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