Music Hall MMF 2 subplatter frozen on spindle

[Otto Mann]

MMF-2-subplatter-spindle

• Otto Mann
• Jul 11, 2020

Hi all -- newbie here. I have a Music Hall MMF 2 (tag reads MMF 2, not MMF 2.1, 2.2, etc.) The belt was just slipping. Discovered the subplatter would not turn without notable effort. Removed subplatter and spindle (see pic). I can't separate the two at all, and if I use any more force, I think I will break something. Bearing seems frozen. Sprayed penetrant, but no luck. I would try harder to separate, clean and reassemble if I knew where to apply force or correct action. Parts look expensive. Any advice? Thanks in advance!!

 

[Binkman]

Welcome to A.k.
Can't see your pic. You can use your photo editor to copy and paste your image. or use the 'upload a file'.

 

[Binkman]

Flip the platter over and hold it between your fingers with the spindle up and tap with a block of wood. assure your spindle won't go flying off so plan a soft spot to catch it.

 

[Otto Mann]

Thanks. Didn't even realize that the top of the spindle wasn't permanently affixed to the subplatter. Ultimately, I have to separate spindle from bearing. Do those two parts also simply press apart? I don't see any kind of C clip or any kind of retaining item. Cheers!