Another odd AXI question

[Mod Man]

The shaft is really presseed in place TIGHT! So, I cannot tell if it spun or not.

I think I will weld it just to make sure.

The weld will be at the rear tip of the shaft where it passes through the rear plate.

I will grind a notch in the plate and shaft tip, then fill that notch with weld and quench it to cool the shaft and prevent any heat related bearing damage.

Matt