Installing the 383 in my 75 Duster

I have a 440 in my 76 Duster. I have had the motor in and out many times when I first put it together. I never removed the manifolds nor did I remove the steering column. Did not put it in with tranny on though but don't see as what you are asking about would have any bearing on the tranny being on anyway with manifolds and steering column. It took 15 minutes from the floor to the cradle to install. it is tight though.