Thanks for responding to my message a couple of days ago about getting a 77 crankshaft out.  I am attempting to remove the block as you suggested.  

I do not know how to get the block away from the shaft that is between the clutch and transmission.  I have the engine mounting bolts out and took the weight off with my engine hoist.  Should the engine slide forward away from the shaft?  It does not. I don't want to force it without asking.  Does something else need to be taken apart?  Thanks.