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@TheBrick(Tommy)
stems can become very tight in old frames. Aluminum and steel chemically weld together. This means that you may have to use a decent amount of brute force to get the the stem, twisting to start of with before being able to pull it out. There are a few threads on here for tips on removing stuck stems.