We DON'T r&r engines with the front clip in place but if one feels they MUST then we made a tool that makes the job at least 80% easier. First: the lift bar
A piece of 2x3 rectangular tubing with 1/8 wall thickness. Holes are drilled to align with the rocker bolts/studs on a 235/216. The top surface of the tube has a hole big enough for a socket and extension to pass through. Extra holes pictured are for a Buick straight eight and Pontiac I6. Nuts on the underside of the bar keep the bar off the rocker assembly and multiple holes sideways through bar are for hoist hook chain adjustment.
[img]https://i.postimg.cc/YG47XbFq/engine-lift-bar-005.jpg[/img][img]https://i.postimg.cc/SnMY2fR8/engine-lift-bar-002.jpg[/img]Procedure: Set hoist chain on lift bar so engine hangs nearly vertical.
Remove fan blade and water pump
Lower till rear of trans hangs on cross member and continue to lower till chain goes slack
Move chain to a balanced position and when raised engine will slide back into position by itself
