Thanks Tony for your reply, its a real shame that the previous owner did such a shoddy repair....I hope you can source a serviceable crankshaft for it. Please don't forget to post the Model, Type and Code for it, that way, one of our members may be able to help you with a replacement.
Please do not PM me asking for support. Please post your questions in the appropriate forums, as the replies it may receive may help all members, not just the individual member. Kindest Regards, Darryl