Having trouble getting my engine and trans. back in. I have done this once before but this time I'm not doing something right, I was able to get it in most of the way till my hoist was at the front of the engine bay and I had a foot or so more to go to the engine mounts. I think I had the vehicle slightly raised last time? and I think I just need to shorten my chains, so I get it to hang more vertical going in rather than straight in. I would really appreciate some advice here or some pictures of hoist/chain configurations.
engine and transmission install advice
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Have you taken the front of the truck off? The engine transmission combo has to go in at an angle. Get under there and look at whats hanging up the install. I took the front off and it makes a huge difference. I have not; however, put mine back in yet. Sorry there has been no real help for you yet. Hang in there. I will be in your shoes soon, I hope.
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Ya, got the front all opened up. Think my chains were to long the first time, going to shorten them up and use a load balancer this time. I don't do this everyday so it's taking some figuring.
The load balancer helped tremendously when I took the engine out. I believe you got it licked. Also, pictures or it didn't happen. 
This might help.