So taking a closer look at your latest pictures, it kinda looks like the rear of the doghouse "panel" (enclosed in the red rectangle) in this copy of your picture seems to be removable? If that's the case, it simplifies your engine removal, allowing you to also pull the bell housing and transmission still attached to the engine in one lift.

Finding a lifting balance point to pull the entire assembly will take a little trial and error, but it looks doable. I still suggest you should remove peripheral stuff like the manifolds, starter, generator, water pump/fan and even the thermostat housing with attached coolant fittings/lines. You don't want to damage any of that stuff because it got snagged or bumped against a tight spot and got broken. frown

On the parking brake assembly, it could remain attached, but it could also be removed to reduce the load and add a little more clearance for removal. smile
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