1942 - 1947 Chevrolet Shop Manual



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	protect the paint. With the lid closed and locked in position, check for proper alignment as shown in Fig. 42 at "A," "B," and "C." In cases where the lid does not fit or is not spaced properly in the opening, it may be necessary to shift the lid either fore and aft or side-ways at the hinge screw holes sufficiently to adjust it in the opening. The hinge screw holes are slotted for adjustment as shown in Fig. 44. NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO BEND THE HINGES-BREAKAGE MAY RESULT. In some instances it may be necessary to re-form the flange of the lid by carefully spooning or spring hammering it to the proper shape and contour as shown in Fig. 43. Should the lid be in or out too far in relation to the body opening, correction may be made by raising or lowering the lid. To raise the upper end	of the lid place a thin shim or shims at the upper edge of one or both hinges as shown in Fig. 44 at "A" depending on which side of the lid requires raising. To lower the lid place the shim or shims at the lower ends of the lid hinges as shown in Fig. 44 at "B." The lower or lock end of the lid may be adjusted to increase or decrease the firmness of contact with the opening by loosening and adjusting the adjustable lock striker plate located at the lower center of the opening.


		Fig. 45-Rear Comportment Lid Striker Parts The striker plate has slotted holes to provide for this adjustment. To insure against movement out of position after the bolts are tightened, the back of the striker plate is serrated and matches similar serrations on the front of the backing plate which contains true bolt holes, Fig. 45. To increase the locking tension or sealing along the lower edge of the lid, loosen the two striker plate attaching bolts and move the plate downward. To decrease the tension move the plate upward. Be sure the bolts are securely tightened following any adjustment. Rear Compartment Lid Lock A hinged type lid locking mechanism is used at the lower end of the rear compartment lid which, through the use of a coil spring on the striker or latch hinge pin, swings forward away from the striker plate and 180 degrees around from the locked position when the lid handle is turned to the open position. Fig. 46. The striker or latch is completely out of the way when the lid is opened, thus preventing the possibility of injury to anyone loading or unloading the compartment. When turning the handle to the locked position the striker or latch swings around and presses against the face of the striker plate, pulling the lid
	Fig. 43-Re-forming Rear Compartment Lid Flange

	Fig. 44-Adjusting Rear Compartment Lid at Hinges