I'm pretty sure you can't weld the hole shut on the input shaft because it's hardened. My 882 had a grade 5 bolt for the pin on the input shaft for years because the hole was wallered out. One day when I was plowing my garden something locked up in the pump and the coupler broke and took out all the hydro lines and filter.
Parts by Jeff (in the little box up top)can hook you up with what you will need either way you go.
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