I've got the motor temporialy installed to look at the cowl.
I see the carb clearance problem. I was worried about the cowl splitting after I remove the excess. Only time will tell.

The diff motor mount is a GOOD idea. I'm not crazy about clamp type mount anyway. It appears from what you said that you used teh H9 motor mount. Have you had any tendency for the motor to work loose or is this clamping method a secure mount?

I'll try the battery & let you know if it fits.

I'll be out of town until Thursday so It won't be until then.

Great chatting with you .

Later
Eddie