All this time I have been doing it backwards? Been pulling engine with rails attached, in my 1200, 1250, and 1450. I'm gonna have to try it the other way now!
None of mine have the cradle mod, so the rails can move independently....which makes for some interesting lineup issues if you are trying to reinstall to the oil pan. Which is why I thought it would be easier to mount the rails to the engine then install to the chassis. Now when I do the cradle mod to the 1450 project I will try it the other way. I do know lining up the Iso mount bolts is a royal pain and requires some finesse when the engine is there in the way.