Thanks guys. I'm glad it's possible with the engine in. I didn't want this car to become a major project car - yet.
My current plan is to just get it driveable - which may become a major project - lol!
Oh, I thought I saw in the shop manual there is a washer one the opposite end of the plastic support from the E-clip. Is that true? My eye sight isn't what it used to be so I can't tell for sure if there really is one or not.