Took out fuel pumps now the center hose of the fuel pump keeps the fuel filter housing from being able to go back in place , the center pump hose is short and kinks real bad pushing up the filter housing, why? What is wrong ?

Hi all, I have been a member for a while, don't remember last time I posted and this is definitely long overdue. I bought my T-reg round Thanksgiving 09 and have been in love with her since. It's amazing that to this day I still rave about the awesome service I got at the dealer and may actually...