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I'm trying to avoid pulling the trans because I would then have to pull the exhaust, driveshaft, shifter linkage, etc. That's my last resort if I can't get the engine on with the trans in the car.

With all the work and aggravation you're going through, it seems it would be much easier to do and you won't have to wrestle with it. Heck, the driveshaft takes about 15 minutes. The shifter is a pain admittedly, but I think it took me about 20-30 minutes max. I didn't have to remove my exhaust, I just dropped it down out of the way. I have an "H" pipe, but I split and sleeved it so it would be easier. I think the whole process was about 3 hours start to finish, not counting welding up new custom header pipes for the new headers, re-installing the carbs, radiator, hood, etc..

And I used the shorty headers, so I could install the engine with them BOLTED UP!