Well that was easy! As soon as the springs unloaded, the engine went right up, and the mounts kicked right out. They were rotten and smooshed ... had to jack the engine up quite a bit more to fit the new ones in. Amazing how much easier things become when you factor in basic physics. For some reason it just didn't occur to me that there were highly loaded springs pushing the frame up to the engine. 
Now I just have to wait for the third mount to come in; I ordered it today. Looks like it won't be hard to change with the engine up.
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