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Can't tell from your pictures if the brackets are swapped. The engines have a tilt to them with proper installation. If the brackets are swapped I think that it does bring the left side up, making the top of the valve cover more level. It can look correct but be wrong. The simplest way to tell might be to check the bottom of the oil pan. It should be level from left to right. Hate to say it and maybe, subconsciously, you already know it but it looks like that custom intake manifold could also be the problem. Where did it come from? Good luck.

I beg your pardon, I meant to say that the hood is hitting the intake throttle body. I have added pictures below, in which I hope you can see my problem. Also, I have taken pictures of the motor mounts as well for comment. I used the transmission mount off my parts car but, when looking at it again, it is no different than the original mount for the automatic transmission. I knew the tranny mount was supposed to be different and assumed, when it bolted up correctly that it must be the right one. I will search for some pics of the manual transmission mount to compare.

These words don't make sense. The valve cover is hitting the intake throttle body? Not sure what the effect is but sometimes people get the left and right engine brackets switched. I know it changes the angle of the engine. Not sure about height. Parts 6 and 7. https://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/engine-280z/engine-mounting

01-04-2025 UPDATE: I got it wired in and installed.