Hooker Header to steering shaft clearance

I'm somewhat new to the forum, i'm that behind the scene guy who watches the posts and have had alot of help from this forum without asking questions. But now I'm running into some header to steering shaft clearance problems that i cant seem to figure out. I've done the search and did what other people did to solve the issue...kind of hoping someone else has had the same issue as me. So here are the details. Running a 347 with solid motor mount attached to QA1 K-Member. Have hooker super comp headers 1 5/8 with a manual rack and steering shaft to go with (ebay special, to be specific its from Dynamic Racing Products...dont buy from them from personal experience). the steering shaft is hitting the header and was wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem. i tried to post some pics but they are too large. please help if you can.

I tried the broom handle trick...i did get a little bit more clearance but not enough. i loosen the bolts like you said but got very little movement by doing this. do you think its possible to notch he column mount (inside the car) to make the mount bolts slide? The motor mount trick seems like a good idea, but how much of a spacer do i need. i need about 1/8 to 1/4"...i wish i could post a pic. does anyone know how to reduce the size of pics so i can post? i got a really good shot of my problem. thanks