pulling a slant 6 out without the tranny attached

Pull them both together. Remove radiator and fan, hoist from the front threaded boss on the head (rear balances them together, neato!) grab with as little chain showing as youll need to hoist it pretty high to clear the fender/rad support. Harbor freight sells tranny plugs, or get an appropriately sized aspirin bottle (tylenol capsules was perfect) and slice the top off and slide in in, then duct tape it so it doesnt slip out or big mess will ensue. Where are you located? I got a good 170 short block ready to go sitting in my garage....Tustin. Murietta? Dang, that's 40 minutes from me.....