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

Scott Clark said
Mine is .158, so close to 5/32" it is 2.5' tall. I can't really compress it more than 1/4 " by hand.

Seems excessive. Might want to put up an add and buy a used one.
I really can`t compare mine with yours, for I just noticed you have a different year/type car, duh :rolleyes:
Good luck.
PS, I have a brother Scott Clark:D