Hi Kevin,
Welcome aboard and Merry Christmas! We installed a used 2003 Sundance Marin given to us this past summer and I had to replace pump housing as it cracked from improper winterization. There should be some flex in the union connections attached to the pump volute which attached to the motor and with just a 1/4" difference I would think you could move it that much. Any pictures to let us see along with model?
Bill