Pulling a 318 and 904 together- advice please!

Yes. You will want one of these or one like it:

Amazon.com: Larin LEL-1 Engine Leveler: Automotive
Yeah, boy! I have a Harbor Freight close, Pep Boy, but not so close.

I was going to try to lift it with the car on the tires for down clearance. We shall see. . .the tailshaft seal will be changed anyway. . .