Just to wrap this up. The problem was that the replacement engine (Mustang) had a smaller 157 tooth flywheel. So to make the starter work, who ever installed the engine drilled another hole in the bell housing to relocate the starter closer. There was no starter on the car when I purchased it. I am now having the correct flywheel built so that the proper starter can be correctly located - What a pain!
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