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I just went out to garage and with the engine off the lever actually moved very freely. When running you feel what I think is normal resistance. Not sure how I missed this. Before but I see the fan is long gone off the shaft. Could years of running this way be what's causing my issue now from prior over heating? Either way I'll be doing some welding ... The safety switch lever is also gone lol. I've been hot wiring the coil to start it. I assumed the safety switch itself was bad and almost ordered one. Mine is good tho.