Built 340 stored 22 years suggestions

The distributor gear is decoupled and with the clothes hanger wire with a hook on the end I was able to lift it all the way up to the top but couldn’t get it through the opening because the gear is too big with the hanger at the side of it. It looks like it’s a tight fit to come out that hole. I have not gotten back to the car yet. I was at peace just to stay away from it yesterday.