Here is where my logic failed on attaching the yoke to the engine. How can I remove the oil pan with the bottom two posts attached to it? Back to the drawing board...

So... Remove the starter and place one attachment point at the bottom starter mounting point.

Move the right side yoke finger up to the same point on the right side of the engine.

Now I am ready to proceed. BUT REMEMBER THIS - the engine ships with a full load of oil in it. So drain the engine before proceeding or you will be hating life in a few minutes.