1983 Pontiac Firebird Help with engine removal

1983 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
90,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SFLTHNDRCHKN
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I have remove everything I have read and know to remove the 305 from my firebird. Even after removing the 'through bolts' on the motor mounts, the engine will not seperaqte from the frame. I was attempting to pull engine and trans as one move. Cannot find why motor will not lift. Please help
Mar 12, 2010 at 2:51 PM
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ERNEST CLARK
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Did you remove the rear transmission mount??? If so, then you need to look for the engine or one of it's parts getting caught on something.
Mar 18, 2010 at 2:22 PM
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