Thanks Gadge

As can be seen in the photo, the shaft was not heavily rusted.

While on the subject of the shaft, is it normal for the slot (keyway) to be at a 45 degree angle at the end? You can just make it out in the photo.

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Celebrating 50 years of mowing lawns with my Scott Bonnar 45s

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