yes, I can fabricate a new side mounting bracket, just was trying to avoid doing that.

just to clarify

1) engine is a 261
2) engine is using the original 235 road draft tube. (truck is a 46 2 ton, so it came with a babbitt 235)
3) mounting bracket on the original 235 road draft tube is too short - it doesnt reach the mounting hole on the side of the block.