Removing my 273 engine
Easy what I do, like stated you need to have the chain so it will pull the motor out tilted you can do this by installing the chain and using two grade 8 bolts with washers to secure the chain from slip age and have it at a good angle.
second thing i do so I don’t need to have the engine and trans super high up in the air to clear the engine bay, I remove both front tires use to jacks and each side to lower the car and higher when need to clear the center link, I also us a third jack under the trans to help it get over the center link.
I’ve done this even with a slant six with a four speed attached in my early a body 64 dart which is way longer.
Works for me hope it helps you