Aftermarket hood does not open

[BunzCarz]

I have a 1986 Cummins swapped Suburban with an aftermarket hood. The hood did not have a spring in front so the PO told me to jamb something between the hood and the grill when pulling the hood release handle. This only worked sometimes and it usually took me a few pulls of the handle to get the hood latch to disengage with the loop on the hood so I could open the hood. I replaced the spring and now I can't open the hood, even with jamming something between the hood and the grill. Has anyone ever run into this? I'm new to squarebodys but I think the position of the loop that engages the hood latch might be part of the issue. The safety latch was removed because the intercooler fills the space that the hook part of the safety latch would usually fit. I currently have a piece of cable connected to the loop on the hood with a carabiner. Any advice on an alternate safety latch?

 

[Scott91370]

Could be too much pressure. Have someone push down slightly on the hood where the latch is and see if that releases it.

 

[TotalyHucked]

Got any pictures? That would go a long way in helping us figure it out

Have you tried pushing down on the hood after you've pulled the cable? For my '85, with a new cable and well lubricated latch, I have to whack the hood after I've pulled the release every time.