[Kramer]

Rick - Although I did not put the motor/trans together in the system the first time, I am now checking everything I can think of to get this right. There is a plate between the motor and the trans and it appears to be flat (by using a simple straight edge). I can't say if the distributor was ever removed but I guess its possible. The first time the motor ever ran it was run with a normal intake with carburetor....then after that it was switched out for TWM intake. Perhaps the distributor was moved at that time but I don't know. My next step will be to check end play and run out as well as the bell housing alignment with a dial indicator.

Sam - do you have a engine plate with the LW bellhousing as well?