[V8] TB R&R procedure (for the 1000th time)

[jpb3]

All,
Unfortunately I cannot access the archives for this info.  Tried downloading
Pine software to scan the Zipped Archive file someone graciously gave out a
while ago but could not get the program to open the file.  I have not
performed this procedure before on the V8, on other cars yes......but this
seems to be an entirely different beast.  Therefore I am asking if someone
who has BTDT for help.  I have the Factory manual on CD and printed out the
procedure from there but it seems like they broadly cover the procedure.  I
am looking for helpful hints and suggestions before I get in there.  If
someone has a good post saved I would greatly appreciate it if you could
repost it.  Being a longtime lurker and occasional poster I can sympathize
with the fact that this has been beaten to death on this board,
unfortunately I cannot get to those posts.  If someone knows when/if the
Archive will be available please let me know.  Thanks.

Also, I am attempting this procedure w/o the factory tools.  Are they really
necessary and if so, any good outfits that rent them?  I am contemplating
pulling the motor as the RMS needs replacing as well, will I need these
tools to perform TB job if the motor is on a stand?
 TIA,
John Burns