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/quote]Circlip has come off Juitz,l as you suspected when I was telling Ted to make sure to fit a new one.
I would make sure you have all the washers as well. One might be in the ratchet endkick start parts in order by Macabe Thiele, on Flickr
The washer might still be on the shaft end inside with the bigger spring?Pretty sure you can wiggle them off with a bit of patience - a magnet on a telescopic shaft might help.Can't see a problem in using it without the kick start mech in place - you could take the lever off to reduce weight etc.
If you did that through the sump you have passed your stage 1 Gynaecology practical exam.
This is what I’m thinking of for mine. Reckon it’s a 20 mm connection https://www.amazon.com/CB400F-CB550F-CB550K-CB750F-CB750K/dp/B0B6F2CG8Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2G5O57QHYL1TP&keywords=CB550+tap+20mm&qid=1685863363&sprefix=cb550+tap+20mm%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-1