Success !
I was able to fish out the nut with a small telescopic magnet. I then bent a small loop on the end of a piece of bailing wire and bent the loop 90 deg to the handle. I wedged the nut into the loop and was able to position it in the proper location and start the bolt. I also went to the dealer and ordered the governor gear and it cost $44. So I am back on the road.
Now to schedule the low oil pressure, leaky cam tower, and clacking lifters issue.
Jay