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I took out maybe a bit less than 4 mm in the end - just enough for the torque-washers to sit in the drop-out. The axle sits deeper and more securly now. I was wondering if was possible to flip the the torque-washers but decide it was better to have the axle as deep as possible instead.

Thanks for all your comments and suggestions. I think I'll file the dropouts 4 mm and then look for a better torque arm solution. Making my own custom torque plate is a little difficult as I dont have the tools available although obviously that would be the best solution.

I've recently installed a 350 W rear-wheel motor and I'm a little concerned about the shallow dropouts (aluminium frame). I had previously gone out for a test-run and the wheel came out of the non-drive-chain side dropout (luckily the cable and myself were not damaged). I examined the dropouts...