x2 on Phragle's comment.

Everything was in spec when installed. Gonna tear into your ideas when this weather clears and allows me to. Thanks for the help everyone

alright fellas, got her together and good alignment. thanks for the tips.

what did you do??

I loosened the bolts on the front mount and the bell housing on the rear. I then gingerly used a prybar and moved the engine slightly. Checked the alignment with my tool and found the left and right perfect with the up and down out a little. Figured the engine was "sagging' a bit in the front due to the loose bolts. secure the rear with the tool still in the coupler. Rechecked the alignment several times with grease and all good. Tightened the front and repeated the alignment and the tool slid in like perfectly.

That's awesome man, I'm glad everything worked out for you. Now no more pulling your hair out!!