harness fire...

so i took the alternator to a shop, pulled it apart... fried diodes and such. so i got my hands on a chrysler 100 amp alternator, having it refurbed. should be ready tomorrow. im going to have to fab some new brackets to hold it...

i got an ignition switch from the local napa today too. price wasnt too bad.its was nice that i could just go pick it up. took care of my issue with the no run in run position deal.

except it is not fully installed. i have the column pulled apart, following the manuals instructions. couldnt locate the steering wheel lock plate removal tool though. ive checked the other threads and the information was helpful, except no one said if they got that tool from the dealer or what. local autozone and such dont have that tool. i fear when i check the dealer tomorrow IF they have it, it will cost more than i can handle at the moment....

are there any other ways to get that pin out of the steering column shaft??? the manual says not to hammer the pin out with a punch. i assume this is because it will warp the shaft and/or deform the shaft bearings???

im dead in the water till i get this plate off...