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Old 09-02-2019, 12:37 PM
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My opinions/guesses:
  • I think the unusual hunk of iron is an after market vibration damper and the three long bolts you removed are what held it in place.
  • I also think the damper and coupling are rusted into place. I would make an effort to pry it loose with whatever assemblage of wood blocks and pry levers give a good advantage.
  • If the pry effort does not work, out comes the Sawzall to cut the shaft.
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