Ok good to know, thank you Cablesmill!
I took the cover off earlier today. I wanted to have a good look at the clutch and gave a good cleaning while I was at it.
I've got some 2x6's in the yard that i'll use. The plan is to spread them across the trans as best as i can and then to lift he motor at the tranny as close to the bell housing as i can get it.
It only have to lift about 3/4 to an inch as i eyeball it so i'm hoping to be ok. I plan on getting at this in the morning after my coffee.