How to remove a solenoid's remains?

[50Traveler]

As one chore ends another begins; I love having a car to work on even if the garage is sooooo very cold.

The overdrive solenoid on my '53 and a friends '51 were easily removed with a twist and pull once the two bolts were out. On my '46 the solenoid comes off but the plunger and spring stay attached to the pieces that push and pull inside the transmission.

I want to replace the solenoid and the gaskets too. Is there a trick to removing what is left hanging after the solenoid is off.

Thanks again all,

Justin