Thank you Brian!
If I understand correctly (using our trusty Briggs repair manual guidelines):
080202 = 3 HP, horizontal crankshaft with a "plain bearing" (bored sidecover bushing) on the PTO end- The engine model #'s in the list YOU provided.
080232 - 3 HP, horizontal crankshaft with a "flange mount ball bearing" on the PTO end) - Which is OUR engine.
Is there any reason why we could not just remove the bearing on our engine crank and press it unto the NOS # 492880 crank and install THAT in our engine? This OEM NOS crank selling for $ 40.00 has a 2.25" long straight shaft with keyway, is 3/4" in diameter, and is even drilled and tapped on the end for use with a clutch bolt which is perfect for our application.
Michael