If you remove the cover on the controls at the console there should be two through bolts in slotted holes, one on the front and back. Loosen them and adjust the controls where they are tilted back and it should give you enough clearance from looking at the picture.

I have tried that but the cutout in the console is a little tight. I will look at it again. I may just need to enlarge the cutout.

That what I did on my binnacle controls and worked for me. I’m pretty sure that adjusting the cables at the motor would put them off center between forward and reverse. If you have to shim it I would use starboard, it cuts and routers like wood if you haven’t ever worked with it.