The engine is back on the ground. My take aways are:
1. The EFI harness is fine where it is and I can fine tune its routing once the engine is installed.
2. Handling of the engine will be easier with the oil filter and alternator removed.
3. My second hand engine hoist has a crack in the boom. Based on the corrosion in the crack, it has been that way for a while. I will probably shore it up with a couple of square u-bolts.