[Jack21]

Tilters are a godsend for anyone doing engine changes, particularly if installing trans on engine at the same time. Last time I looked, they were $69, or $79 from Summit.

Tilter crank points toward rear of car. Toward front, and you can't turn crank when engine tilted back with trans on creeper. Drop trans tailshaft on creeper so it will roll back easily with motor.

You can add an extra foot or so of hoist reach by drilling an extra set of holes in hoist arm so hoist doesn't hit front of car. Just don't extend hoist arm past centerline of hoist front floor wheels, or hoist will tip over foreward and drop engine. If you need the reach, add reach to floorwheel arms also.

Another tip. Support car frame on jackstands, not suspension when putting motor in. This way, frame will not move when engine weight is on frame. With engine weight on suspension, car frame can rest on hoist arms making it impossible to move the hoist.