Finally got it off by applying pressure with pry bar on opposite side of shifter while tapping shifter base with a hammer. It was a slow process, but it worked. The Kroil helped also. Thanks for the input!
Sorry guys, I failed to mention the year. The rig in question with the PTO is a '71 FJ40.
The cotter pin and washer are gone. I've got the shift lever and pivot shaft soaking in Kroil now.
I'm in the process of reassembling my instrument cluster after some cosmetic upgrades. How do you install the speedometer needle onto the shaft to ensure it's in the proper position?
Has anyone found a substitute for the $30+ license plate lights for a late model FJ40? They look very similar to some trailer lights I’ve seen in the past.