You could get some 1/8 or 1/4" plate and drill a hole to raise the engine a bit and see if the noise goes away. Then you I owe it's a clearance issue
MMM you might have an idea there i just be able to get a saws all and cut small chunk from the steering boxReminds me of ban saw...
I tried something today I put a kitchen heat pad between the heater tube and the steering box. That made a difference. Now what to use permently and how to keep it inplace lol
thats another idea thanksHeader wrap would look better!