pulling engine with carb plate?

I've done it 3 times thus far on my 408 in my 78 powerwagon. It has a performer RPM intake and I've had no issues. Now I do removed the carb studs and use grade eight bolts, I forget the length, but I bottom them out in the intake, make sure to put anti-sieze on them going in so you dont gall your threads. The length is determined by how thick your plate is, you want it tightened down and not able to move any. I also remove all accessories to help make it a tad lighter and easier to handle. Plus remove the manifolds if you're running them and drain the block of oil and coolant. That's a few lbs there.