Removing a 318 from a van
I have done 4 engine swaps in the Dodge vans.
1. Pull trans.
2. Remove passenger seat and it’s floor mount.
3. Jack up van pass. side remove front tire
4. Remove hoses, wiring, exhaust system and other miscellaneous, attach cherry picker pull motor mount nuts and out it comes. Lift it up some and spin it sideways - all through the passenger door. ** KEEP READING **
If it has carpet put down cardboard first. One thing I missed is after the trans is removed, use a couple of the trans bolts in the two holes near the top of the bell housing mount on the block to support the rear of the engine across the opening with some wood blocks. Patience and care comes in play but it really doesn’t take long.
Also if it has air conditioning remove the compressor first, the power steering pump and alternator removed also makes it easier.
And- don’t forget the fuel line.