The tuning condenser will not move. Seems frozen. Any ideas as to how to get it loose? I have used WD 40. There are two odd ball set screws that seem to be not tightened. I am fearful to use a needle nose and break them off. The tuning knob travels about 1/4 inch either way when the knob is in the intermedite position.

:The tuning condenser will not move. Seems frozen. Any ideas as to how to get it loose? I have used WD 40. There are two odd ball set screws that seem to be not tightened. I am fearful to use a needle nose and break them off. The tuning knob travels about 1/4 inch either way when the knob is in the intermedite position.
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I am not a huge fan of WD-40 as a lubricant. The WD stands for 'water displacer'.
I would remove the cap from the chassis and soak the shaft and bearings with a good foaming graphite penetrant lube and blow it off with compressed air. Repeat this while gently working the movement. try to find where the binding is. If it is meant to free up, it will. A good used cap should be availible somewhere if needed.

I see where the binding is located. One shaft that is supposed to turn the upper gear is 'cemented' to its inner shaft. I am going to try a torch tomorrow.

:I see where the binding is located. One shaft that is supposed to turn the upper gear is 'cemented' to its inner shaft. I am going to try a torch tomorrow.
: I see where the tuning cap could be removed but it is several hours of out and in.