V12 Exhaust Manifolds

[Doddsy333]

Can someone with a V12 help me with the gap that there is supposed to be between the exhaust manifolds Y piece and the space frame. I have just reinstalled my engine and mine are very close, especially on one side. I suspect that the actual manifolds may need to be remounted or swapped around to align better but would rather check before embarking on removing all the carbs/pipework and inlets just to get at the exhaust manifolds again in situ. All advice gratefully received.

[PeterCrespin]

They are close, but if they are uneven you should slacken off the engin/trans mounts. Then jack up the low side and/or somehow shim the mounts slightly or pull the engine on the slotted holes so it is more symmetrical in the frames.

Pete