Proper tuff wheel adapter gap?

Ok everyone I got it!!

BUT, not for lack of my laziness. I took the advice here and made sure the column was COMPLETELY bolted up, not just under the dash but at the firewall as well. I only had the column loose in the firewall with the bolts just threaded in a couple of turns. Upon bolting it up the proper way, the can installed like butter. Guess the "geometry" has to be just right.

Thanks again to everyone that took time to respond greatly appreciated!