IMI vs WOSP starters - clearance issue?

[Bergerac]

This is where mine sits after rotating

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[Sansho]

I installed an IMI starter today, and it’s a fraction shy of 5/8” from the oil pan fins to the starter (with the oil pan being lower). Installed as received. I did have to tap the aluminum shield a bit on the left side, and the stock M12x50 bolt (goes through the bell housing on the left) wouldn’t tighten due to hitting the new starter, however, an M12x45 worked just fine.