Hi, I have tried searching for a write up on this but I can't seem to find one. I am currently working on a '97 with 125k miles. One previous owner who took great care of the cruiser itself (body) but the engine has been a nightmare. My question is, has anyone pulled the short block from their cruiser and if so would you mind providing the steps you used? The FSM describes removing everything (full engine, trans, tcase) but doesn't explain how to get just the short block out. Maybe @Fj80oregon? On the countless post I have read regarding engines, your experience seems to be highly regarded 
My rabbit hole has brought me to the point of simply wanting to start fresh with a new engine. Thank you in advance everyone
My rabbit hole has brought me to the point of simply wanting to start fresh with a new engine. Thank you in advance everyone