I had the steering box rebuilt in for my 57 Skyliner. I have some parts cars, so I took the unit out of one of my parts cars and had it done. I want to remove, clean and re plate the shift lever at the bottom of the selector lever tube. It shows that the lever is retained by a pin, perhaps a roll pin; I tried to knock it out with hammer and drift pin, but it wouldn't budge. I have a 30 ton press that should be able to put enough persuasion on the pin to ease it out of place. I do not want to damage the part or the tube. Has anyone done this? I appreciate any help. THANKS!!
this is a 58 column, but the 57 should come apart pretty much the same.
It's a spring type roll pin. It may be rusted in place.