Missing bearings (big pics inside)

[Loki]

Hacking open the oil filter will happen withen the next few days.

I didn't measure the 2 cranks but held the one up beside the other and they both look the same.

 

[Loki]

I have a question, what is the best way to open up an oil filter?

 

[IJ.]

Start a hole with a screwdriver then use a pair of tin snips.

If you saw it with anything you won't know what's crap and what's filing from the saw.