225 odd-fire HEI troubles, Help!

OK experts, here is the deal. I'm coming to the point in my project where I'm doing all of the little things now (that take so much time) and I've come across a problem that I need your help on. It seems that my bolt on water outlet neck at the intake manifold, where the thermostat goes, hits my HEI distributor. Actually it comes really close, so close in fact I won't be able to put on a radiator hose.

Has anyone had this trouble? Does anyone know if another model or make outlet neck will bolt up?

If it came out at a more extreme angle it would work or if it came out straight I could plumb it under the distibutor.

You expert advise is appreciated.

 

I should have explained better about what manifold I'm using. I have both a Kenne Bell and Weiand.

 

I don't think the pics went.......try try again.

 

Patrick.
No, there is plenty of room outside of the fact that the vacume is in the way. How can I reclock it if it is timed correct in this location?

 

Just the expert advice I'm looking for, Thank you. I'll give that at try.

 

If that doesn't work (although it should ), I've got a 10-o'clock t-stat housing for a 225 V6 that might remedy your sitch. It's the one in the pic:

 

I found one at napa that looks like the one above. I can look up the part no tomorrow if you are interested.

 

Heck it will be easier just to change it out. How much do you need for it?

 

I'm ready to try anything. If it is not too much trouble the P/N would be helpful if I need to go that route.

 

And a lifetime to fix it if I get it wrong!

 

Very easy to reclock a distributer. Plenty of help here if you run into problems.

 

Clearance on mine won't be an issue since I have an electric fan. I'll give the re clocking a shot since you guys are behind me.