Thanks for all the non smartass responses.I am well aware of the hazards of eBay and if I didn't enjoy tinkering with the stuff I would buy a new one.
Does Bowtie wear one? Bet he's cute.
BTW, The seller emailed me back this A.M. and said he would refund the money. I told him I wanted to see if I could fix it. Other than planting corn, I don't have much else to do.
Hey neighbor... Take the deal... If there is a broken crank, you can expect more surprises along the way. It won't take much before your rebuilding will cost more than a decent replacement.
Enjoy the website... you can learn a LOT here.