How to pull a Shortblock?

I have been stuck on this one project forever and need to get it done before the wife gets back from deployment. I want to pull my 273 out of the car since the oil pan will not clear from the bottom (I found this out after breaking the gasket open and removing the centerlink.

Do I have to assemble the engine to give the lift a place to hook on to? Can I do this solo? Do I have to remove the hood?

Any advice is greatly appreciated.