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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)

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I used to do them years ago, out the front, it helps to raise the front end up, and use an extension on the crane so you can get further in the van...those were a pain to do