Spacer between the starter and the rear engine plate MK IV 3,5 L

Pre-XK
1

I wonder if there is a spacer between the starter and the rear engine plate?

Polti

IMG_3661
IMG_3661.JPG3264×2448 1.85 MB
IMG_3662
IMG_3662.JPG3264×2448 1.97 MB

2

No, there is no spacer on either of my pushrod cars.
A spacer would put the pinion gear too close to the flywheel gear.

3

And would negate having the spiggot location on the endplateof the starter