I’ve tried a good bit of twisting, but watching the frame flex and sway underneath is terrifying. all I’ve managed to create is a bit of play in the saddle itself.

might try clamping a screwdriver onto the rails and wacking that with a hammer, but not sure I’ll be going any further with brute force.

tho, I’ll have to see if these high temps will allow the penetrants to have any impact.

if not, guess it’s gonna be the drain cleaner.