My new ride.72 SS402

[sixt9rsx33]

Yep my 69 4 speed Chevelle was cut with a torch too.

Your white car is great looking. Congrats!

[ZiggyL78]

Also my cowl flapper goes open when I shut the motor off.Is there some kind one way check valve in the system and is there any adjustment in the hood release.Mines a bitch to open.

[Rainer]

Originally Posted by ZiggyL78

...and is there any adjustment in the hood release.Mines a bitch to open.

First check your adjustable hood bumpers on the core support to make sure they are at the proper height so that your hood sits flush with your fenders when closed and latched. If it sits high, then these need to be adjusted down (i.e., turned in or tightened). If that's adjusted correctly, then adjust the hood striker "pin" on the underside of the hood by turning it counterclockwise half a turn and then test. Adjust further in or out as necessary. The hood release itself is meant to be fixed in place without adjustment, but it can be "tweaked," so to speak.

[Mr70]

The cowl flapper should go open when you shut the motor off originally.You should have a 1 way check valve installed in the rubber hose,that's hooked up to manifold vacuum.

[ZiggyL78]

Great stuff.Big thanks to all who posted.