I'm still a strong believer in using a normal engine hoist to drop the engine down. The hoist holds the engine from the top so its as easy as lowering the engine down and on to the furniture dolly.
Just use a long chain and have the hoist at its highest... then lower the engine down with the crane. Simple as that.
I can tell you all about lowering the boxer out. I got no comment on putting one back in. LOL