[jocko]

Thanks Jim - I've heard of the prying/tapping off of the cover also, but concerned about the risk of deforming the shift lever hole or whatever hole I'm putting the bar thru getting distorted. I may have an old inside gear puller that will work, but it might be too bulky. Figured I'd have to remove the cover, but seems like I recall being able to wiggle the crescent out thru the openings in the back of the cover/top of the column, etc. But that may have been on a non-tilt. In fact, that may have been on my 66 some time ago. If only I could remember all the things I've forgotten, ha. But, am sure it will be apparent when I dig into it. I've broken it down to the switch housing - waiting on parts before I go further - with MY memory, want to have just removed it so I will remember how to put it back on! Thanks again.