Dropping my 318 out need help

if i recall,dont you have concrete to roll the cherry picker on?i dont have that luxury out here in the stix lol.im rollin on dirt,i find its just eaiser for me to pull the hood,even though your right about not having to
lol - true shadetree mechanic. It's been a while for me but when I was in that situation I just lifted the engine/tranny and rolled the car back.