I'm sure this has been asked before, mechanic precautions

that's great ! Reading through this thread was bringing a flood of red flags ! Beyond the motor and transmission - the radiator, the breaks, that poor little 7 1/4 rearend ?
Take a look at my original post here:
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=296681
Basically I have those items covered already :)