I'm also thinking that with the pin already removed, you would be able to tap up gently on the business end of the extractor at the front of the block--just enough to get it moving, then work on expanding the range of motion until it frees up entirely. Liberal lubrication, judicious application of shock with non-marring tools, flushing frequently (joint, not self)...
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