As far as the manifold, it's a stud and a torch would be necessary for sure to loosen it up enough to try and get out.. may have to cut and then drill the stud out.. thankfully I pulled the manifold when I put the freeze plugs in sunday, with the exception of the ones behind the motor mounts..

I do have a motor hoist and wanted to know if it would be better to put a lift plate on the intake or just get some chain and attach it to the block on each side where the manifold bolts went it..putting the bolts and large washer through the link and hoisting it up that way? (which I think may be easier)

I saw the two bolts connecting the motor mount to the frame and they look easy to get to, hopefully and aren't rusted. Should I remove the tranny crossmember bolts also so the tranny can lift up with the motor?

Franklin, I plan on using the truck around town and to tow my boat and make dump runs. But eventually would like to restore totally like my old 83 F250 XL and put 35 inch tires on it..