Engine Drop question, Been done to death I know.. just want to confirm Options

[stateofidleness]

Guys, first time I dropped an engine I had the help of a friend. This go round, I'm flying solo and wanted to see if this method would work just as well.

Instead of the "removing the wheels in the rear" route, I'd like to try:

1. Car on the ground like normal, all connections disconnected and "ready for dropping" except for the engine bar bolts and transmission mounts.

2. Transmission/ATV jack (harbor freight kind) raised up to the engine height and the engine/transmission then disconnected.

3. Lower engine/transmission combo as far down as transmission jack will allow it (about 4" off ground).

4. With engine still on jack and under the car, jack up the rear and place on ramps.

5. Drag engine/transmission out on the transmission jack.

Will this method work? Do you think there will be any clearance issues?

[Rockaria]

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Will this method work? Do you think there will be any clearance issues?

Worked for me. Harbor freight Table jack (flat table that went from 9" to 27" or so.) Wheels on, Front tires on the ground, The rear end as high and safe as I could get it with Jackstands. Removed rear valance.

Engine/trans came out like butter and went in easier. Though I did remove the muffler, headers and all other heat tubes first.

The table jack and some wood blocks kept the engine very solid. A while back I did my 911 with a trans jack and found it to wobbly. I will use my table jack from now on.

I did this myself. No other help, besides my 13 year old daughter who just watched and looked for anything that got hung up.