Jeep 4.0 in 69 Barracuda

I havent measured, but it has to be like 6 inches or so. Its really close to the block below the line between the 2 large transmission bolts. In the picture below, you can see the plate sitting in the correct orintation as your looking at the back of the engine. Starter is on the lower passenger side.

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Ok. You should be fine then, the inner edge of the bolt that hold the cross support is only 3.5” from the frame rail.