thanks norm
this is the keyway
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as the flywheel still moves the shaft i am assuming that this is more of an internal issue as pitrack kindly pointed out. i will start with the rocker cover removal, to rule our broken crankshaft. then go from there. am i correct in saying that that key didnt look to healthy.
thanks fellas