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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: J.R._Welsh on January 06, 2017, 08:55:56 PM

Title: Hood blocks
Post by: J.R._Welsh on January 06, 2017, 08:55:56 PM: My hood blocks have split in several pieces and need to be replaced. Any recommendations for type of wood ?
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Post by: 1955CJ-5 on January 06, 2017, 09:26:30 PM: I bought a set from one of the vendors....it's a hardwood for sure.....
Title: Re: Hood blocks
Post by: bverboy on January 07, 2017, 05:24:23 AM: were hood blocks factory?
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Post by: athawk11 on January 07, 2017, 09:32:32 AM: Quote
were hood blocks factory?

Hood blocks were original, factory installed equipment.
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Post by: bverboy on January 07, 2017, 05:44:40 PM: ok my hood don't have the holes for them.. hmmmm
Title: Re: Hood blocks
Post by: Harry on January 08, 2017, 07:59:20 PM: Why are some hood blocks lined up with headlights while on others the passenger side is offset toward the center of the hood? Thanks Road Tramp
Title: Re: Hood blocks
Post by: athawk11 on January 08, 2017, 10:15:30 PM: Quote
Why are some hood blocks lined up with headlights while on others the passenger side is offset toward the center of the hood?ï¿½ Thanks Road Tramp

The CJ2A has a wiper blade and motor mounted at the top of the windshield.ï¿½ The blocks were positioned on the hood to avoid a conflict between the block and the wiper blade while the windshield is down.

Early CJ3As continued with the offset blocks even though the wiper motors were moved to the bottom of the windshield.ï¿½ Eventually during 3A production, Willlys Overland started installing them equidistant from the center seam in the hood.

Tim