Old 11-27-14, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Wills
You're darn right. Perhaps Yellow Jersey has parts, but I'd try soaking it in penetrating oil first. And I mean really soak it. I would lay the frame on its side with the mounting stud facing down. Then use a couple layers of aluminum foil to mold a bowl around the stud, taped or zip-tied to the downtube. Basically, you want a container that will allow you to completely immerse both sides of that stud. Fill with your favorite penetrating oil and let sit a night or two. When you feel brave enough, remove the bowl, grip the "nut" with pliers or a Crescent wrench, and give the screw a twist. If it doesn't go one way, twist it the other- often all you need is break the corrosion up to get it going.

Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks Jeff, I'll do just that. Will focus on turkey, naps and oil soaking for the next couple of days and will update after the operation. Happy Thanksgiving!
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