Father-Son 1974 Duster Project

Tip when you drop the motor in.
Leave all the accessories off, ie pulleys, fuel pump, alternator, alternator.
Just put the bolts in the motor mounts hand tight.
This will give you a lot more room and will save scratching the paint.

Agreed. Consider removing grill assembly as well because **** happens and one tap from 500 pounds of motor will hurt 40 year old plastic.