pulling a 351

Hello all. I posted about a month ago that I had a 351 self-destruct in my '91 SN. I'm just getting around to pulling the motor for inspection and (keeping my fingers crossed) a rebuild. I would appreciate any tips or advice for things to watch out for while pulling the engine. I haven't done this before. So, I don't want to hit any major snags.

Huey...What are you using to pull it with?

A couple things....first, scribe a mark across the coupling where the transmission and shaft connect...you will line it up on that mark when putting it back. Second...with anything you need to disconnect, be organized with how you store parts,bolts etc....write on a note pad where things go...electrical etc! Also...as you pull it up...go slow so it does not swing into the side of the bilge!
Once the engine is out...you can lower it down onto an old tire to separate it from the tranny....put some towels down it will loose tranny fluid.

Thanks for the help guys. The removal went off without a hitch. I was able to use my friend's marine repair shop and he's got a big overhead hoist. (I still had my fingers and toes crossed while I was pulling the boat out from underneath and getting it lowered down to the stand)
Finally got the engine to the shop the other day. They said the block is saveable after a rebuild including boring and sleeving. The diagnosis is severe detonation. Anybody know where I can get some good troubleshooting and diagnostic info for the Pro-Tec ignition system? I just want to make sure that it won't destroy my rebuilt motor.

second throwing out the pro-tech system, why are you sleeving the motor? is it an AL block?

if they want to sleeve a cast-iron block, If it was me I would be getting a new block and forget about sleeving it. If it is aluminum then that's fine to sleeve but an iron block, don't think so.

I concur, even a brand new 4V-351W iron head long block a$$embled is only 2600 from ford racing, something to put in perspective before expending extra money trying to sleeve a truly unremarkable block that resembles the other millions made.

why not just bore it and get new pistons for it, or is the block that bad? With bore job you get a couple extra ponies and call it good. But if the block requires sleeving to be usable, I am with everyone else find a different block.

Nutty, sorry the shop just finished the rebuild on my block the other day. They are now rebuilding my heads too. Hopefully I remember how to get everything back together once they are done.

Just sold the manifold to Jbear. Sent it off today. I have everything else though. Let me know if you need a list. I haven't posted them on the for sale section yet.