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Hood release cable loose, adjustment screw? 200

Hood wouldn't open, but luckly, I was able to get the hood open while friend pulled level and i pulled on hood. Took the grill out so I can manually open it, but will this work? Found this in the 700/900 FAQ, will it work on my 1991 240?

Cable Adjustment is Too Loose.
How do I adjust the hood release cable? [Response] If your hood will not open, it may be just wear and stretch in the release cable. Fine adjustment of the cable is done inside the car at the adjustment screw just behind the red hood release lever. Coarse adjustment is done at the cable stop at the end of the cable at the hood release mechanism under the hood.








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Hood release cable loose, adjustment screw? 200

Also, if I can adjusted it from the inside, where is the bolt? Closer to the firewall or on the latch itself? Thanks.








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Hood release cable loose, adjustment screw? 200

Check the cable in the engine compartment where it is held down by clamps. It may have moved toward the passenger compartment from constant tugging. If it has moved, you need to pull the outer cable sheath back into position and reclamp.
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1980 245 Canadian B21A with SU carb and M46 trans








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Hood release cable loose, adjustment screw? 200

Well, took a look again at the hood. Hahahahaha, dang am i dumb. The rubber hood plugs had been pushed all the way in. unscrewed them a bit, and whammo! hood opens and closes like it should. Thanks for you help.







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