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I need the most basic help there is. I am pulling the engine out of my (late) grandfather's 1951 B3B-108 Dodge Pickup. It has close to 100,000 miles with only one head gasket replacement that I remember. It's blowing oil out the road draft tube so I'm sure there is ring blow-by. I have a good machine shop lined up, but here's the problem: I'm struggling with pulling the engine. I have a cherry picker and a load leveler, but I have not got to that step yet. Being a 71 year old ex hot rodder, I've pulled v8 ford and chevy engines years ago. They typically had motor mounts in the center of the block on both sides, and a transmission crossmember. As you know, this old Dodge is nothing like that. There is a straightforward looking front mount arrangement. The rear mount is what is throwing me. It looks like the rear mount is integral with the bellhousing and runs all the way from one frame rail to the other. Looks like the master cylinder and pedal shaft definitely have to come out. Not sure the crossmember will clear the steering shaft. Could somebody please coach me through this? I have the generator and starter removed and rebuilt; fluids drained; hood removed; radiator removed; driveshaft removed; getting ready to remove the transmission. Most of my confusion relates the rear engine mounts/crossmember. There is nothing on youtube, and the shop manual tells me to remove headlights and the whole front clip. It might be easier to call me on my cell and talk me through this. Thanks, Dan Wilson (205)907-2204