I made up a lift bracket out of 1/4" steel plate that attached to the coil mount bolts on the head and wrapped the lift chain around the back runner of the intake manifold using an old piece of inner tube as a cushion between the chain and the manifold. It lifted the engine and transmission together just about perfectly level. I didn't use a leveler as I had removed the front clip but a leveler would make it easier if the clip isn't removed.
I got the idea from a member here.
Pic of brkt

If you peruse youtube theres some video's detailing R&R'ing engines from these AD trucks, good luck.

Dave


1949 Chevy 1/2-Ton 3100
1949 GMC 1/2-ton 100
In the Stovebolt Gallery
More pix on Photobucket
Video of the 216 running
Video of a Winter Cruise