With headers, or even removing exhaust manifolds raising one side of the engine up and removing the bolts from that side, then alternately raising the opposite side up, and removing those bolts is about the easiest method I have found. Raising both sides at the same time (jacking the engine up from the middle) doesn't roll the engine a few degrees, like only raising one side does. Rolling the engine in the chassis give you better access to the bolts as the engine rotates. Using a bottle jack on the timing cover ears (meant to be used with the Kent Moore engine raising tool) is where I have usually jacked the engine from. I always use blocking between the motor mounts and frame before putting my hands or arms into that space for safety sake.
BTW, I have removed a 67 400 with 1970 RA III manifolds attached, (You do have to notch the engine crossmember to use them in a 67 chassis) but I had no AC suitcase to contend with, non AC car. Apples and oranges comparison.
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Brad Yost
1973 T/A (SOLD)
2005 GTO
1984 Grand Prix
100% Pontiacs in my driveway!!! What's in your driveway?
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