I'd say Reckless has more or less covered it.
My tuppence worth - I use a length of nylon rope and a block and tackle suspended from the rafters, it takes most of the lifting out of the job. Still easier with an assistant.
Even so, if the engine is getting stripped anyway I'd do as much as poss before trying to lift it out - head and manifolds, dynamo & starter add a lot to the weight. Block even - depends on your plans.
If you have a deep sump you'll want that off too.
The crankcase tends to jam on the chassis rails and needs rotating nose up as it comes forward.
It's a heck of a lot easier draining oil before you start than after removal!
As for lifting out engine and gearbox together, it makes no odds - it's putting them back that you might struggle with the splines.
I put a 'low frame' engine into mine and had to slacken off the throttle cross shaft while the clutch pedal and flywheel were persuaded under it.
p.s. Are you a member of a local club Richard? I am often surprised by how kind and helpful other enthusiasts can be, and with another pair of hands you'd rattle through it in no time. However you look at it some crawling underneath and humping things about is called for.
My tuppence worth - I use a length of nylon rope and a block and tackle suspended from the rafters, it takes most of the lifting out of the job. Still easier with an assistant.
Even so, if the engine is getting stripped anyway I'd do as much as poss before trying to lift it out - head and manifolds, dynamo & starter add a lot to the weight. Block even - depends on your plans.
If you have a deep sump you'll want that off too.
The crankcase tends to jam on the chassis rails and needs rotating nose up as it comes forward.
It's a heck of a lot easier draining oil before you start than after removal!
As for lifting out engine and gearbox together, it makes no odds - it's putting them back that you might struggle with the splines.
I put a 'low frame' engine into mine and had to slacken off the throttle cross shaft while the clutch pedal and flywheel were persuaded under it.
p.s. Are you a member of a local club Richard? I am often surprised by how kind and helpful other enthusiasts can be, and with another pair of hands you'd rattle through it in no time. However you look at it some crawling underneath and humping things about is called for.