Originally Posted by cny-bikeman

Again, this is why clockwise/cclocwise is best. I can only guess what you mean by the frame is "up," or the seat tube is "on" the bench, or the difference between "the rear" and "the back." I am not making fun of you, it's just that "clockwise facing the drive side of the frame" is many fewer words and more clear. Some people do not value their time greatly, or just want to do it themselves, but at this point if I were in your position would be taking the bike to a shop to have them remove the fixed cup in about 5 minutes (including handling time). I happen to have a fixed cup tool but few are in that position.