Yup, it sounds like the adaptor stayed on the old engine. It is just thick enough to bring the flexplate forward to be engaged with the starter. Kinda sucks but you need to get it in there.


Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.