I need a pic of a B7500 on how the air filter and radiator mounts. Actually that bar that's next to the air filter that attaches to the radiator. I think mine's on bassackwards.
I assume you mean 1/2" forward. Any chance you bent the bracket installing it incorrectly? Where is it interfering? I imagine changing the angles on the "Z" bend could easily take care of 1/2". It looks pretty flimsy.