MC Pushrod Removal

How do you get the pushrod out of a 74 Dart Sport manual drum master cylinder?

I kinda remember puttng the pushrod in a vice and hitting the MC with a hammer. I just tried this, but I don't want to hit it too hard and break something.

Been a long time.

I'm installing a Dr Diff MC. It has no pushrod. I hope the original installs in the new one and won't fall out leaving me with no brake pedal!

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