Is the top of the firewall susposed to be tilted forward?

Wisconsin_Snake · #1 (**permalink**) 11-09-2012, 05:26 PM

I noticed when mocking up the hood latch, that it never seemed to quite fit right... Looking that the top of the firewall, I noticed that it tilts forward around 10 degree or where the minute hand on a clock would be at 5 minutes after.

Is the firewall susposed to be straight up and down?
If so what do I do??? I take it that I cannot simply try bending it backwards..
Cutting it I am sure would compromise structural rigidity...

LMH · #2 (**permalink**) 11-09-2012, 06:37 PM

I don't know if it is supposed to be on a CR but the top of the firewall is tilted forward on an original.
Larry

tcrist · #3 (**permalink**) 11-09-2012, 06:40 PM

It should be close to flush with the inside of the lip in the hood area. At least mine is anyway.

added info:
I believe that it is tilted forward because that way when you install the body and pull it back into position the firewall lip presses on the hood lip to create a seal of sorts.

If you put foam tape or a bulb seal of sorts on the upper part of the firewall lip it helps the sealing and also helps body vibration/shake a bit.