[R-390] Re; StuckR-390A VFO

[W Gladhart III]

Thanks Cecil and Paul for the responses. For clarification; The VFO is completely out, the plates are off (the coupler spring is long gone) and there is no sign of corrosion (yet.)  I backed the cover off the beat up Fair unit and saw the 2 pairs of wires being pulled tight and quit. I suppose I just mark them and unsolder to continue removal? The main reason I hoped to save my original is it's visually clean like it was built last year and it is a Collins ( I've drank the koolaid!) I have tried twisting the shaft with a small pair of pliers, knowing I shouldn't need too much force to turn it. I guess I'll dive into the dissassembly but if you fellas are right, I guess I'm in the market for a good, checked spare.  Any sources?  The one I got from Fair is by far the worst piece of junkbox filler they've ever sold me but they did say it was "dented with cut wires..."
Thanks again, Wes