There are no real tricks. I just put my re-built tranny back in this week. If you have a jack at the back of the trans, slide back the crossmember. Lower the rear of the trans so the whole trans and engine tilit back slightly. This will allow a good clear shot of the bellhousing bolts if you have a long extension and a swivel head socket.
Other than that it is pretty straight forward. I have a tranny adapter for my jack, but I couldn't get the car up in the air high enough. I just, took the plate off the jack, and used a peice of plywood, and did a balancing act. This is not the safest way by anymeans but I have done it in the past on other cars. It is a lot easier if you have help, but I was able to manage by myself. Just go slow and steady taking it up and back down.
The only other thing is to make sure you have your convertor in all the way. Years ago,(first time I tried this) I did not have in all the way and I ruined my pump by putting up the tranny. Exspensive lesson.
Good Luck, I hope this has helped.
Matthew
