If you pull the trans with the engine, get a spare yoke for the transmission and put it in the tail of the trans and tape it with duct tape to hold it in place (in case it get snagged). This will help keep the trans fluid from leaking all over the floor when you tilt the engine while getting the trans out of the hump.
Disconnect the exhaust (headers or manifolds) and pull the engine without them. Remove the starter.
Remove the carb as it may interfere with the engine tilt bracket if you use one to tilt the engine to remove the engine and trans together.
Unbolt the trans mount from the transmission and remove it with the trans crossmember just before you start lifting the engine. Don't forget to disconnect the wire from the trans for the neutral safety switch on automatic trans cars (I've done that a couple of times).
Also remove the fan and radiator before pulling.
