Just got it out!! Thanks a lot for the tips.
Used a come-along winch on the rear axle. Got the base out about an inch but the top was still touching. Sprayed some WD40 under tension, waited a couple of minutes and it popped off with the touch of a wrench. Sticky alignment pin, I'll check its not bent.
Now I can put in the new fly wheel, 1600ftlb clutch and tranny.

Thanks again,
Michael