Thanks everyone. It sounds like I just didn't hit it with enough force. I'm usually reluctant to start pounding on a mechanical part. I tend to try and remove things the way they were designed to be removed. After being assembled for 54 years I guess everything is reluctant to come apart.

I'll try the hammer with more force and let you know how it turns out. i need to get this steering wheel thing done so I can move on to rewiring and installing a new instrument cluster.

Thanks again,

Steve


Oldbolter
1959 Apache 3800 dually flat bed/dump with 261
1956 3800 dually flat bed/dump with 235
1957 3600 flat bed, 350 engine, 700R4, PS, disc brakes, 14 bolt rear with 4.11 gears