Heavy hood, how can I make it easier to open?

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Loaderlou, Sep 27, 2021.

  1. jason6541

    jason6541 Road Train Member

    2,425
    5,356
    Mar 5, 2012
    Omaha, NE
    0
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Ky Flash

    Ky Flash Bobtail Member

    44
    52
    Apr 13, 2016
    0
    I have a new in the box Hood Express I bought years ago and never installed
     
  4. Loaderlou

    Loaderlou Medium Load Member

    342
    130
    Feb 24, 2014
    0
    What’s included in the box, everything as in pistons, mounting brackets, etc?
     
  5. Ky Flash

    Ky Flash Bobtail Member

    44
    52
    Apr 13, 2016
    0
    Doesn't look like it uses pistons.Has a wheel with electric motor and 2 rods mounting bracket key fob remote.I hadn't ever opened the box been sitting on shelf just opened it up.
     
  6. Loaderlou

    Loaderlou Medium Load Member

    342
    130
    Feb 24, 2014
    0
    What do you want for it
     
  7. Ky Flash

    Ky Flash Bobtail Member

    44
    52
    Apr 13, 2016
    0
    450.00
     
  8. Loaderlou

    Loaderlou Medium Load Member

    342
    130
    Feb 24, 2014
    0
    I just checked out a YouTube of a Marmon with one in it. It doesn’t open the hood to ninety degrees. What can you tell me about it
     
    Last edited: Oct 4, 2021
    Reason for edit: Misspelled Marmon
  9. Loaderlou

    Loaderlou Medium Load Member

    342
    130
    Feb 24, 2014
    0
    Never mind. I just watched the video with a Pete 379. Where are you located
     
  10. Ky Flash

    Ky Flash Bobtail Member

    44
    52
    Apr 13, 2016
    0
    Elkton MD
     
  11. EZdoesit

    EZdoesit Bobtail Member

    1
    1
    Aug 5, 2023
    0
    Do you know the mechanic’s name at Peterbilt in Joplin? I need the right man for the job. I have a fiberglass hood on a 379EXHD that takes 2 people to get it up and down. Thanks
     
    wore out Thanks this.
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.