[Tom Wesenberg]

You have an aftermarket front mount spring. I'd buy the correct spring kit or front mount kit. Then tighten the bottom nut enough so the hand crank goes in level. It should be a straight shot in through the front bushing to the ratchet nut on the crank. You may have to loosen the 4 rear motor mount bolts when adjusting the front one, so you don't put undo stress on the flywheel housing.