As far as getting close to the engine with your hoist, you could use the rocker bolts with an engine leveler like I built from an old trailer tongue jack for my 216 (see pics). Works slick. Lift a bit, tilt by turning the jack bolt, lift some more, etc. The only difference is you'd have to remove a couple bolts from the rocker stands to bolt on to. Not a huge deal.
Alternatively, you could fab a couple of plates and use head bolts for lifting points.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
