Started to put the tractor back together tonight. Had a little more time to scope things out. I have the radiator bolted in place by the two bottom bolts.
Using a pry bar I tried to move the engine...the motor mounts appear to be rock solid. The fan shaft has no noticeable lateral or end play.
Soooo, as of now, I am going back to my original issue of the nut on the top center bracket being loose.
Look at the attached diagram... there are two larger bolts holding the radiator at the bottom. The only other "locating" bolt is at the top center. of bracket (#3)...if the nut (#8) on this stud is loose. (as it was) ...it looks to me like the top brace (#4) would be loose and the radiator could move back..into the fan.
I still have a LOT to put back together ...and will continue to check clearances as I do so.
Thanks again for all the suggestions! ...stay tuned! lol
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