FINALLY............I was able to get a small s/driver between the case and bell housing and finally able to get it out. NOTHING looks damaged, Bendix gear moves nicely on the spiral, spring, locking nuts and washers undamaged. Hesitant to re-install, so going with a new re-built on Monday and a new Bendix.
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE HELP/SUGGESTIONS OFFERED ! ! !
Paul
