Engine Lift Plate & Motor Mount Removal

I want to remove the 340 out of my 69 Dart so I can paint it. I have already removed the transmission to replace the clutch and PP.

Do any of you folks have any knowledge about the safety of an engine lift plate that bolts on to intake manifold to remove the engine?

Also I take it that removing the single nut facing down on each motor mount is the best way to remove the engine. But the opening is so tight that when I try to get my socket wrench on the nut, the socket is at funny angle and I am concerned about stripping the head. Does anybody know the best way to do this?

Thanks for any advice.

A couple of things:

IMHO, the lifting plate is far and away the best hook up of lifting JUST the engine. Just make sure the nuts/bolts that attach it to the intake are snug tight.

For the nut on the engine mount bisket, try a universal, may also need a deep socket.

Good luck!

Jim Burch