I just pulled my KDP "killed" engine this weekend and it was very difficult to get out. In order for the motor mounts to clear the crossmember I had to lift it so high the bell-housing was pushed up pretty hard against the body. I don't see how it will go back in without some change.

I'm thinking about unbolting the motor mounts from the block so I can get the engine low enough to get the transmission shaft and bell-housing properly aligned.

If I bolt the motor mounts to the crossmember and lower the engine into the mounts I'm sure the motor will be low enough to align with the transmission shaft.

I have a manual Getrag transmission.

Any input? Any brilliant ideas?

 

I was wondering how things went.. I have to install my 12v in my suburban just the way you explained.