Alfred1,
You do know the engine is removed from under the car.
Results for many can't be wrong. The best method is:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_engine_drop/914_engine_drop.htm
using all threads and two funiture dollys. Very cheap but more importantly, very safe. Your worry of if you could lift the engine by yourself is even a better reason to follow a tried and true method.
Once your obtain your parts ($$) and bolt them on the engine, an unstable work surface is also very risky to self and $$.
Bench engine stand that again many have used is safe and helpful and cheap ($15-20). Try this site:
http://www.empius.com/e/enginestand.html
Luke, use the fork!.
L. McChesney