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I'm getting ready to pull a 351W from a 1977 E-250 van. Am I biting off more than I can chew? What tools will I need? I have an engine hoist and hand tools. Anybody with experience with this type of work?

USAdiesel

On the bright side, coming out is a lot easier than going in. Drop the transmission before pulling the engine if you haven't already done so. Of course the whole front of the van is going to have to come off. You're going to want to have a good floor jack at your disposal too. Take as much as you can off the engine. Any extra inch you can gain by removing the distributor, exhaust manifolds, etc. will make your life a whole lot easier.