My 46 did the same thing. I finally just removed the springs and used a prop rod. There is a fellow down in south Louisiana that makes a telescoping stainless prop rod that works very well. As long as you remember to unlock it before you try to shut the hood. Mine got bent by someone that didn't know what they were doing. I'll try to find a link if he's still in business. It's been several years since I bought mine.

I just looked back at my old copies of Street Scene and had to go back to 2017 to find his add. Website is dead. Probably out of business. PM me if you're interested and I will send you the last phone number for him. I can get a pic of mine too. It's a neat setup that is out of the way.