How to remove a fordson steering wheel ?

Problem is this seems stuck fast, i've tried soaking it in oil and giving it a light tap with a hammer but it won't shift. I don't want to damage the wheel because its probably the original (it's well worn).

Any ideas ?

Chris

I was concerned that if i hit the steering shaft to hard that i would damage the steering box. I did try a puller but it started to dig into the boss and although i it's only a working tractor, i did not want to damage the wheel. The wheel only has two spokes connected (the third needs a touch with a welder)

many thanks

Chris

It was a real fiddle, but I finally dealt withthe problem as follows:

Remove the steering wheel nut and washers, then take off the fuel tank AND steering box all together. (I said it was a fiddle!)

Get two strong friends to support the whole lot by the steering wheel just clear of a soft surface.

Place a soft drift against the top of the steering coulumn, and clout it smartly several times until the shaft slowly comes out of the wheel.

Catch the tank and steering column before they roll away and get damaged!

Good luck.

Spencer