79 and 85 books have it coming out the front, they use a lift plate and low profile/long reach crane to lift it just enough and wiggle it out the front. I just yanked 318/999 from one two weeks ago and did not have the lift plate they called for or a short crane. It was a PITA. Engine stays together but A/C, alternator ect all needs to come off. Might help to remove exhaust manifolds as well (I didnt, wish I had)