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OP - your option 2 is a no no.
I like dddd approach only I might put a pan on the stove with water and heat everyting up with the race side up. It might just fall into place. If not, with a little persuasion, it might go in a lot easier. Next step would be a torch to heat, but I don't like the idea of non-uniform heat application. Maybe if you have a small enough burner or camp stove burner or sterno can .....
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