If we had not been using a load leveler, also: carb (to avoid chain damage). If using a load leveler, be sure to attach to the hoist so that the crank handle faces the windshield of the car.
We starred in that movie! I bought the Harbor Freight load leveler when we pulled my engine. I bolted chains to four corners to make this stable. Work smart, not hard. This is not a difficult job if you use your head. I got the crank facing the wrong direction, so Yellowbird has warned you! My wife did most of the engine removal once I disconnected everything and hooked things up. She had anxiety attacks for three days before we tackled this. She was all grins when the engine was safely out. I highly recommend buying the leveler, even if you sell it later on eBay. It gives you great control over the massive weight of the engine and transmission. We pulled the engine and TH400 as a unit because I was not able to reach the cooling lines to do it any other way. I left the lines attached as it came out. To me, it is a no-brainer. Buy the leveler for $40. And face the crank so it doesn't hang up on the hoist.
