a punch *i think* was a long time ago. is it a roll pin? the one that looks like a 'c' from the end? if so then that was the one i needed a punch that was just the right size coz i couldn’t get it out to begin with either.
Getting the engine bolted in is about 10% of the way there.
The next 80% can go quickly with help and skill.
That last 10% takes about as long as the 90% that came before it.