On 12 Jul 2003 18:25:23 -0700, N. Thornton wrote:

I'd want to use something a lot more precise than a damn lump
hammer. I've strightened all sorts of things up, but I wouldnt think
of doing it with a hammer, you need controlled.

Well I agree but the hammer was available. If I had some form of
hydraulical ram and strong mounting for the ram and the shaft. I'd get
a gasket seal/set and take the shaft out but I don't have such
sophisticated kit. I might enquire at the garage in the village.

At the end of the day if it runs, all you need do is minimise the
damage, no need for perfection.

With it spinning round with a 18" dia blade bolted it will have to run
pretty true or the vibration will knacker (if it's not already) the
bottom bearing/seal. AFAICT the bend is at the point where the shaft
comes out of the crankcase. The shaft is vertical, about 3" long 1"
dia and underneath the engine:

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