Keep working at it. Some heat from a torch can help. Tap it back and forth over and over and over. It'll eventually loosen up. Don't put much twisting force on the weight unless you want to replace the tiny pin that holds it on. You might end up having to split the manifolds and access it that way too.
Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet.
The three main causes of blindness: Cataracts, Politics, Religion.
Name your dog Naked so you can walk Naked in the park.
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