Gunner Asch wrote:
... Nor have I seen a bent crank in any decent
quality lawn mower motor.

Oh, I have. One day at the dump a lady brought in a nearly-new Honda or
Toro. I blindsided a couple of other scroungers to get to it first,
only to find a bent shaft. I was tempted to try to straighten it, just
for the experience & satisfaction, but common sense prevailed.

Bob