Only thing I can see to do is to cut the corner off of the manifold. I tried turning the box and adjusting the linkage. If I put the linkage where it works the arms from the box hit the steering column going down and keep the tranny from shifting all the way.

I have instead acquired a 2X1 that should clear.

I really need to move past this problem. The end is near and I am ready to go for a ride!!!

Thanks for the help.