Guys,
I continue to be amazed at the level of knowledge and willingness to share with MLU members.
I'm now convinced that the issue rests with the water pumps. The parts manual for the Lynx calls for C29SR 8505 and 8506 for the pump housings. My LH pump housing has the number 79 8505.
I think the most unobtrusive way of correcting the alignment is to add a 5/8" spacer to the inside of the pulleys themselves. I will confer with my local machinist as to the practicality of this idea. Any suggestions or comments would be welcome.
I have yet to find any differences between the engine blocks themselves.
Peter
