[Steve Plucker]

Dean,

It could be that the welting is slightly thicker than that of the original welting.

Is the welting the type with the wire inside the welting itself?

Did you put any type of material between the tank and the Hood Hinge Rod Retainer? If so this could raise the hood slightly.

I know over time the compression of the hood and the welting will flaten the welting to a point where the lines will line up better.

Pluck