Help ! Can I remove the trans, but not the converter ?

Again, I don't see the problem. Last time I pulled mine, I reached in past the pan with a ratchet/ extension, took out 1 bolt, rotated the engine, took out..........etc. I'm an old guy with arthritis, and I don't think this took me 15 minutes if that. And I HATE getting down on my knees anymore..........

Had some of the weight of the engine/ trans on two old tires, the engine still hanging on the hoist.