Sorry had to grab lunch-wife is pregnant. Can't make her mad lol. Thanks alot. I'll double check what ya mentioned and get back to ya. The rig is at my friends house. Pretty sure the plate is intact. I've had a few starters that yes were not shimmed properly. Also since the headers are in the way : ( I'll take off the dust cover and maybe see if I can pull the gear out to see if it's even sliding out far enough. Just a little frustrated with it.