I would like to add a thought to the advise already given.
I removed my engine together with the transaxle and feel it is the best way to go.
I also removed the distributor and carb.
I had to drain the coolant and remove the coolant hoses. Seeing that I went that far, to make things even easier in the removal, I removed the water pump and alternator.
HTH
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