I am very close to drop my transmission.

I am however a bit stuck. There are two studs with nuts on either side that hold the transmission... maybe 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock position. In order to slide the trans out horizontally to the rear it will require about an inch+ horizontal play.
Are you removing the propeller shaft entirely out in order to have enough room?
Right now I see only 1/2" play between trans and propeller/flex disk (with the 46mm nut all the way open.)

Martin