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?

[Spoke]

I used a regular floor jack to lower the engine. One piece of 2x6x16 between the engine and jack and down it came. Back of the car was in the air via jackstands.

Piece of cake. Disconnected all electrics, fuel, axles, rear valence; with jack under the engine, removed the mount bolts, steadied the engine by holding the tailpipe and lowered the engine.