Anyone using a QA1 k mem on a 68 barracuda

Swapped factory k for a QA1 k now the steering gear box (where the column shaft enters the gearbox) is hitting the manifold heat shield and wont turn. Anyone else have/had this problem? Is there a thicker motor mount i can use to set the engine about 1/2" higher? 85 318 is from a new yorker , been working fine for years with fact k member,