Because a lot of the trucks I work on have such nice paint, I do not want to disturb anything, and I work alone, I do not remove any sheet metal.
I remove the radiator and water pump.
I unhook the hood springs, this allows me to prop the hood higher.
I do unbolt the bell housing and leave it in place. This shortens the engine enough to allow it to clear everything. You also need to attach the cheery picker as close to the engine as you can get.
