Don't use the worm clamp on that hose. Is the hose submersible? Will you run E85?

Thanks, I will change them to smooth lined FI style. Hose is constant submersible, just re-used, trimmed to work with this pump height.

Is there a better connector hose option for E85 submersion?

I do plan to set this car up for flex fuel in return line but getting it running/pumpgas is the realistic goal for its next season(s) of use.

E85 eats up rubber over time (even if it's submersible safe) and you will find all that crap in your fuel filter if you have a good one that traps up to 10 micron. Just change it out maybe a couple years? Another better option is to use fuel tubes as seen here. They are not affected by E but you would need to research what size you need.

Appreciate the link diambo!! Thats the right way forward; I just bought enough supplies for both of my cars and Oetiker clamps to sort this out.

Added pic…used the shortest 10mm x 140mm tube, manipulated into place and clamped.