1936 Ignition Cylinder

We can help you if you get your terminology right. What is an ignition cylinder? Or perhaps you can post a picture?
 
If you are referring to the cylinder that moves with the ignition key to lock the steering wheel, it is held in by a pin on the underside. The pin is really a bolt with the head cut off. To remove it you need to drill it to pull with an easy-out. (never easy). Not fearing anyone ever trying to steal my car, I replaced that with a bolt with a head on it.
 
Unless somebody was their before; it is just a pin pressed in from the bottom.

Carefully drill it out without getting into the lock cylinder.

Once the cylinder is out, tap the hole for a set screw.
 
Use a drill bit the same size as the hole the pin is in.
Drill very carefully into the pin.
Go slow it's only about 3/16".
Stop often and look into the hole, the pin is silver color and the cylinder is brass.
When you begin to see brass shavings stop and try to turn the cylinder. Continue drilling very carefully until the pin is gone or the cylinder moves. It should come straight out. A little penetrating oil helps too.
If you drill too deep the cylinder will go right to cylinder heaven.
 
In 36 the diameter of the retaining pin was increased this allows the pin to be drilled and taped for a screw that will allow the screw to be pulled out and bring the entire pin out with it. The 36 Ford ignition lock cylinder is unique in appearance. I suggest don't damage the cylinder by drilling to deep and the removed pin can be reused if drilled properly.
 
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