The end of my 45 HUP short shaft has a very artistic twist.  A close look at the splines near the start of the twist reveals cracks, so it is due for replacement.I am unable to post pics to this forum (still) so I will send a shot of the axle to you by email.  Perhaps you could post it. 
 
I have a line on a replacement shaft (thru some horse trading) but I think that given the nature of these fragile parts, I will get a spare - just in case. 
 
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Why is it that when you have the $$, you don't have the time, and when you have the time you don't have the $$?
			 
		
		
		
		
		
	
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