1-1/4, that seems really big, did you take the measure as shown on the picture on the first post or like the one below? behind the crossmember?
I tried putting the trany with a space of 1-1/4, but the surface where the trany and the motor bolt together seems to be to much of an angle.
On the picture, I have about 1/2 cleareance. It whats seems the best when I align the surface with the original bracket on the rear that holds the entire original motor. (See pic2)
Thanks a lot for taking the time!
jonathan.