I broke the pull-start on my CT4 on the second tank So, I took the pull-start off and to my suprise the pull start shaft is being suspended by a bushing instead of a bearing. My question is what size bearing would I need to replace it?

Also, I am not going to be using a pull-start on this engine any more(getting starter box). Could I cut off the pull-start shaft to reduce rotational mass in the engine?