240 Fuel Tank remove and replace

Hello,
I removed and replaced my in-tank fuel pump on my 240 (1991)
I had a tough time getting the tank to line up with the fuel intake
metal
"tube" and then attaching the clamp that holds the two together.
I finally got them to match and then attached the clamp. Now I
smell fuel when I drive the car. I think that the clamp did not fit on
the two pieces perfectly. Is there a easy or more correct method
to get the two pieces to fit together more flush, so that the clamp
fits correctly. It is difficult to hold the tank in place using my
legs, knees
and arms while
attaching the clamp and then tightening it up.

 

When i replaced my in tank pump i could smell fuel for a while, and
all i did was left the back windows down overnight. The smell of the
fuel had entered the trunk and ended up in the rear seat cushion, and
we all know how easily car seats hold in a smell. Exactly the same
thing happened when i had my car converted to LPG, just left the
windows down and the smell went away. That said, its not the safest
assumption to make

Josh

 

I will attempt that....It would be a blessing to have it just go away.
Thanks,
Joseph