Hi Salty, and I'm glad that the video that we did, helped you to remove the engine and clutch assembly successfully.
Mate, I'm sorry to be the bearer of sad tidings, but taking extra pics won't help; I can see the problem immediately, the cutter shaft and woodruff key have also kissed their chips, and need to be replaced before going any further.
To that end; I now would like to see pics of the chain case after removing the cover, and in particular the engine sprocket and the cutter sprocket (the one that attaches to the cylinder reel, where the sprocket is not covered by the primary chain. This will allow me to assess the condition of the sprockets...I suspect that there might be some secondary wear or damage there as well, because of the extra stresses and strain.
Looking forward to seeing the pics mate.
