Hood release pull came off

[C63linc]

Hi. My hood release pull, pulled right off when I tried to open the hood. The cable is fine and nothing seems to be broken inside the pull or the male threaded end, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to get it back on. Doesn't catch on thread when trying to turn. I've attached pics (1963). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Suicidekid63]

Two tiny hex set screws on underside.
Loosen them, reinstall handle, tighten set screws.
Easiest fix ever for a Lincoln owner!

[C63linc]

I saw those, but they look like pins (nothing on the head to turn)

[Suicidekid63]

I think you're right. I looked at mine even closer and they look like yours. I can find nothing on the hood latch in the 61MM or the 62-63 supplement that talks about it.
Maybe try some random searches here. You may find a post where someone has removed it to repair a broken release cable. IDK?
maybe I spoke too soon about easy. lol

[C63linc]

I suspect the cable and pull are meant to be one piece. I’d rather not replace the cable so I'm thinking maybe I drill out the pins and replace them with screws. A less desirable option is to use a structural quality epoxy. Or both. Opinions?

[Suicidekid63]

https://www.thelincolnforum.net/phpbb3/ ... ch#p391712

Found this old thread with pics. Looks like cable is attached to handle. Go figure. I eat my words.
I would definitely try to drill and tap because the mounting pin looks like it would easily accept a set screw or two, the way it is notched.

[Dan Szwarc]

You could JB Weld that thing on. Clean everything up, mix it up, apply appropriately, connect the two, clean up any excess while wet, let them sit for 24-48 hours, then pull.

[TonyC]

Dittos that, actually; I can attest to JB Weld's versatility if handled correctly. You could do a double-tap as you initially asked: Drill and tap a screw hole in the handle, install a screw of identical size/pitch, then apply JB Weld to the inside of the handle and push it into place on the cable end, then tighten down the screw onto the end. Wait a full day or two, and you should never have that problem again...at least, not on that end.

---Tony