Petit Godin 3726 - help! air intake valve seized

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Have you tried putting a wrench on the square nut in the air control? Don't force things but try moving it in alternate directions to see if that breaks the rust bond.
 
Have you tried putting a wrench on the square nut in the air control? Don't force things but try moving it in alternate directions to see if that breaks the rust bond.
Unfortunately it doesn't shift it. It just takes off the enamel. It's stuck absolutely solid.