How to support engine

[Dollar Bill]

I am chasing a leak that is coming from the crankshaft pulley and would like to remove the oil pan and cam cover at the same time. My dilemma is how to support the engine?

Also, would like to hear the best way to get the pulley past the front cross member. I'm not opposed to breaking it off but not sure where to apply the hammer strikes?

Lastly, the ratchet nut appears too high in relation to the crank hole. The crank will engage the ratchet but obviously it isn't a smooth connection. Is it possible to line it up any better? It has the original style motor mounts which are due for replacement - Would that affect the misalignment of the crank hole? One more bit of info is the springs supporting the yoke appear new as they are still shiny and I've read some of the repos aren't the right height. I have a new set that I got from Bratton's.

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