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What John York (benmychree) said. Make damn sure what end is the small end and give it a good whack, supporting the work if necessary to prevent damage to stuff like bearings, and to make it more rigid so the hammer and punch blow does not just flex things. On installation you do not have to (or want to) beat them in hard. The pin will stay put with just enough medium tapping that it is set. A really tight or press fit is not required or desired.
So that's one vote for no tack weld. Duly registered