70 duster hood pops up on the drivers side when I install the hood release spring

Or the latching mechanism has play. Check the other half as well for worn section. That spring is strong but not “overcome the latch,” strong.
I don't see any play in the latch, I thought this was going to be the fun part, I did take the fenders off but everything looks correct on the installation. lined the hood up with the cowl it was level and the gap looks good. The spring is very strong, thinking that the aftermarket spring is junk? anyway going to put the radiator back in and go with the modified spring for now.
thanks for the help.