Nick, Donny,

I have to respectfully counter your suggestions/recommendations. My hood hinges are well lubricated...in fact the left one is a little loose. The hood is very heavy to open, and I can push down at the left rear of the hood (when closed) about a half inch before "bottoming out" (still have about a 1/16" to go after that)...and this pushing down also corrects the gap (too tight) at the front of the hood on the same side. This makes me think the springs are weak, and maybe a faulty hinge.

Donny...I have the left hinge adjustment down as far as it will go (both bolts). You indicate that by raising the rear part of the hinge ass'y will result in pulling the hood down at the back...I will try that, but first will you 'confirm' that suggestion?

I appreciate and respect the input from both of you. Please accept my "challenge" to your suggestions. I know I will learn from all this.

Bill