Thanks that's a good idea! The transmission is installed now, but it was a whole lot of trouble. I just didn't want to forget that for next time, like I so often do. I did loosen the engine mount nuts as part of the install. But I made the mistake of installing a whole bunch of stuff on the engine before I attempted the trans install. But even without all that stuff, there's only so far it can lean back because the driver's side valve cover hits the firewall.
When removing, I left the bellhousing on the engine and pulled the trans off it. I did have to remove the shifter that time, or it would not have come at all. I thought I might have more flexibility with the bellhousing on, but not really. Next time I need to remove the engine (i hope I never do), I will definitely remove them as a unit.
But anyway, there must've been enough give in the pressure plate fingers to allow the input shaft to move up into its hole. Because every time I tried to see if they were lined up, they were a good inch or more off. I went to the back of the trans and just started wiggling, and it found its home. I turned things over at the crank, and all seems good, no weird binding.
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