Appreciate any advice on the "proper" clearance between crank harmonic damper and steering rack when fitting 215 V8 in MGB.
Issue: I'm test fitting the motor now and finding the crank damper does not fall ahead of the steering rack but will just contact it if I fully lower the motor in the frame mount slots.
I could achieve vertical clearance by adding shims to the rubber pads but this does not seem correct? I would hope the damper would clear ahead of the steering rack vs. above it...
Details: 1977 MGB all stock no mods. Rebuilt Olds 215V8 with MGB conversion brackets on block. Conversion brackets do not allow lateral fore-aft movement. Late MGB rubber mounting pads between block and frame mounts in original factory location. Rubber mounts positioned with the securing bolt in the low position.
attaching photos once more...215V8-1.jpgimage0.jpg