[R. Ramjet]

OK, let me try this another way...

I posted a different thread earlier this month asking for help removing the turntable on my 35-1285 record changer.  I'm a little puzzled, because I got almost no response to the post.  I know there are lots of people out there who have worked on the Beam of Light changers (although I will admit that most of the internet stuff that I've found on this subject was written 10-15 years ago).  My changer is in a model 42-1008 code 122 console.

In any case, the problem is pretty basic.  The Philco repair manual says simply "remove the turntable".  I've tried prying, hammering, and cussing, and so far all I get is about 1/32" up and down movement of the turntable.  I'm afraid to pry too hard, for fear of cracking the cast turntable or damaging the spindle.  It's like there's a hidden c-ring or something, that keeps the turntable locked on the spindle.  My suspicion is that the turntable is supposed to lift off easily, but has gotten frozen to the mating parts from years of rust or gummed up lubricants.  

Everything else on the changer seems to be in surprisingly good condition (except for the rubber parts, which have cracked and fallen off, or have turned to sticky gum.

I any case, I desperately need advice, before I break something....