COMMANDO1 23 #1 Posted January 5, 2011 On my commando 8, when i open the hood it falls all the way to the frame. Im sure there was something stock to support the hood but what, or will i have to fab something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranders 0 #2 Posted January 5, 2011 My Raider does the same thing. Curious about this also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COMMANDO1 23 #3 Posted January 5, 2011 Im going to start fixing it up but i dont want the hood slamming down scrathing the paint every time i open the hood, thinking about buying one of those cables that you see holding pick up tailgates from falling down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorse656 20 #4 Posted January 5, 2011 mine has a stock rubber boot that rests the hood up agents it so it does not hit the ground. it shows it in the book. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COMMANDO1 23 #5 Posted January 5, 2011 Thats it, problem though, no book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,129 #6 Posted January 5, 2011 When the tractor was new (not worn out) the edges of the hood hinge rested on the plate on the front of the frame. The nyliner bushings are probably long gone, the hinge rod is grooved, and the holes in the hood hinge are egg-shaped. This was an 855 with very little wear: A few pieces of clear door edge molding on the edges of the hinge will help protect the paint. @Jordan: you must have a different book than I do. @"COMMANDO" (do you have a real name?): manuals and parts lists are all over the internet. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=143 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,906 #7 Posted January 5, 2011 :thumbs: I have used nylon bushings to take up the slack on mine works good u can get these in most hardware stores Gary B..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COMMANDO1 23 #8 Posted January 5, 2011 i still think im going to attach some sort a cable set up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,284 #9 Posted January 6, 2011 i still think im going to attach some sort a cable set up. That's my plan on my Raider . . . I don't want the paint getting nicked up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COMMANDO1 23 #10 Posted January 6, 2011 I THINK I WILL ATTACH MINE W/JB WELD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites