Outer Limits 4x4 Board

i have rebult my triton petrol motor and when i put it back together i over tighten the balance timing chain. now the sliper bearing and were the shaft runs on the bearing has been floged out.

(pic's soon)

my question:
1) is it a balance shaft or a oil splash shaft on the back of the oil pump.
2) can i cut the end of the shaft off and run the oil pump without the shaft end

cheers darryl

u can buy a kit on the bay to remove the ballance shaft completely, its a shorter chain and a few other bits a pieces. you will more than likley get a bit of engine vibration once removed, but its been done plenty of time. check out www.sigmagalant.com for more info, plenty of people have dont it there.