I have a 1982 and I about about topull the engine to send it to machine shop and clean and paint engine compartment.
I thought I would ask for a litte advice to see what the most common mistakes are that I shoudl avoid. I have a manual and have read the forum quite a bit.
Sholud I pull the transmission separately or pull it wiht the engine
What else do I need to know

seperate them tag wires and cables and put your mark on anything leaving your hands

Consider replacing the starter with a gear reduction starter from Autoricambi at this time. Although yours now may not be any trouble, it's a real hardship removing and reinstalling it with the engine back in...and the newer ones are so much better.
Jim

Take pics along the way so you know how things go back together. I like to pull just the engine, others like to pull it with the trans. I think it's about the same amount of work. Either way you will have to undo one side of the steering center link for clearance.

I recommend that you get a leveler. Made all the difference for me.

Don't forget to disconnect the heater pipe support that is hidden by the exhaust manifold

I pulled them together because I needed to repair the tranny. I did not remove the center link; fitment is tight and takes some wiggling and 2 people. The engine hoist needs good height to pull the transmission clear. If your transmission does not need repair, then pull just the motor.


I made an engine stand using simple 2x6 and a wheeled base (purchased at Harbor Freight Tools)


The cam boxes are so close to the firewall that some advocate pulling the head off before pulling the block to avoid dents and scrapes. As others have said take digital photos of the removal process. Baggie and tag pieces as you remove them. I used aluminum foil to wrap and squeeze the wiring harness. My shop did a very good job of painting the bay; I left the brake system, steering and wiring in place:


I cleaned the engine bay grime using commercial strength de-greaser (applied from a spray bottle), and a variety of brushes and scrub pads. Rinse and repeat and repeat.

looking good and clean. keep up the good work

Thanks so much for the advice. What color of blue is that-I like that and might be interestedin the code