1" master cylinder rebuild kit alternative

Going through the same problem trying to tear down a 1” MC only I cannot get the front piston out of the bore. There is no locking screw as used on other MC. I can move it against the front spring and push/pull with a long needle nose plier.
But it won’t pop out. Something is holding it in. Ready to try air pressure. Any ideas ??

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