Hi Guys,
Thanks for all of the suggestions. It was a combination of modifications that got the engine-transmission unit in place, and fitting well:
1. I bent the rear saddle ear a bit, that gained 1/16"
2. I shaved a bit of material from the LH rear ZF bushing, that gained 1/16"
3. I slotted the pedestal hole (LH side only) by 1/16"
Everything dropped into place easily, and all bolts installed into their respective locations easily...no hammers or pry bars required. ;-)
Still plenty of distributor cap clearance: