[bobcowan]

>> Will I have to pull the transmission from the bellhousing before I can disconnect the bellhousing from the motor? Or can I leave the tranny/bellhousing in the frame as an un-disturbed unit and pry the engine away from the bellhousing after removing the bellhousing to engine bolts <<

No, you can leave the trans bolted to the bellhousing.

Hook the hoist to the engine and raise it just enough for the motor mount studs to clear the mounts.

Place a jack under the transmission to hold it in place.

Some gently wiggling should seperate the bellhousing from the block. I'v never had to pry them apart. But, I use antiseize on the block dowels.

There are a couple of tricks to getting it back together with minimal fight.

1. Clutch alignment is crucial. Use the tool, and make sure that it slides in and out with very minimal effort - slight finger pressure. If there's any resistance, you'll struggle getting the input shaft in place.

2. Engine angle needs to match the bellhousing angle. That's where the engine tilter really shines. You can see mine in the second picture. If the engine is tilted at 10*, and the transmission is tilted at 15*, they'll never go together.